Rapidly becoming a Canadian classic, Mina Shum's debut feature as a write and director is a visually rich and hugely entertaining story of Jade Li (Sandra Oh), a 22 year old aspiring actress walking the line between her traditional Chinese family and the contemporary Western world in which she grew up. 

Jade operates on the principle that what her parents don't know can't hurt them, but when they begin matchmaking for her with the sons of their friends, things start to get out of control. This is compounded by her encounter with a white guy that develops in ways her parents would not approve of, and by the visit of her uncle from Hong Kong who is also hiding aspects of his life that don't fit into accepted family traditions.  

The multi-layered aspect of Jade's life is mirrored by the film's structure, which includes a direct address to the camera by each of the protagonists. With the players speaking partly in characters and partly as themselves, each address also works to debunk the artifice and make-believe of the film itself. 

Mina Shum, has pulled off a knowing, comical and finely crafted film that speaks from inside the skin of a dutiful Chinese daughter seeking to find her own way in the world. Double Happiness is the winner of numerous awards and accolades from the critics and well worth seeing on the big screen once again.