Lucky Grandma
# Lucky Grandma

Lucky Grandma is a 2019 American independent comedy-drama film written and directed by Sasie Sealy, co-written by Angela Cheng, and starring Tsai Chin. Lucky Grandma is the director's debut feature film.

## Plot

In New York City's Chinatown, a Chinese chain smoking grandma spends her time at the casinos but ends up in deep trouble.

## Cast

* Tsai Chin as Grandma
* Hsiao-Yuan Ha as Big Pong
* Michael Tow as Little Handsome
* Woody Fu as Pock-Mark
* Eddie Yu as Howard
* Mason Yam as David

## Reception

### Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, it has 95% approval rating. Critics' consensus is "Lucky Grandma gives Tsai Chin a long-overdue opportunity to shine in a leading role -- but it's audiences who are the truly fortunate ones."

### Awards and nominations

| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Philadelphia Film Festival | 2019 | Best First Feature | Sasie Sealy | Nominated |
| Philadelphia Film Festival | 2019 | Student Choice Award | Sasie Sealy | Nominated |
| Napa Valley Film Festival | 2019 | Best Narrative Feature | Sasie Sealy | Won |
| International Film Festival & Awards Macao | 2019 | Best Film | Sasie Sealy | Nominated |
| Boston Asian American Film Festival | 2019 | Best Narrative Film - Audience award | Sasie Sealy | Won |
| Alliance of Women Film Journalists | 2021 | Actress Defying Age and Ageism | Tsai Chin | Nominated |
| Chlotrudis Awards | 2021 | Best Actress | Tsai Chin | Nominated |
