The San Leandro Library will play the movie The Joy Luck Club , which tells the story of four aging Chinese women bound together more by hope than joy or luck. The four women came to America many years ago to escape China's once feudal society for the promise of the United States' democracy. Now, however, one member has died and the three surviving members of the club invite her daughter June to take her place. June belongs to the "new" generation, those of Chinese heritage who grew up speaking English and learning American customs. The Joy Luck Club tells of the varied difficulties and tragedies involved in these mother/daughter relationships.
This film is rated R by the MPAA, so children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
