Overview

Fleeing an arranged marriage in China, the independent Peony signs a contract to work as a “flower girl” in America, where she meets Tom, an American Born Chinese cook whose father works on the Transcontinental Railroad. Thwarted by a Hong Kong Triad boss seeking to extend his power into America, theirs is the tale of the first great Chinese immigration to the United States – a story of romance, bigotry, passion, food and a search for everlasting love – set against the largest mass lynching in American history, in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, in 1871.

Cast

Godfrey Gao, Clara Lee, Tzi Ma, Mark Boone Junior, Russell Wong, Tsai Chin, Chen Tang, Nina Wu

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What is "The Jade Pendant" about?

Fleeing an arranged marriage in China, the independent Peony signs a contract to work as a “flower girl” in America, where she meets Tom, an American Born Chinese cook whose father works on the Transcontinental Railroad. Thwarted by a Hong Kong Triad boss seeking to extend his power into America, theirs is the tale of the first great Chinese immigration to the United States – a story of romance, bigotry, passion, food and a search for everlasting love – set against the largest mass lynching in American history, in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, in 1871.

When was "The Jade Pendant" released?

The Jade Pendant was released in 2017.

Who stars in "The Jade Pendant"?

The cast includes Godfrey Gao, Clara Lee, Tzi Ma, Mark Boone Junior.