Hi FrankShanghai Film StudioProductionThe feature film in 2001, directed by Huang Shuqin, was performed by Harrison Yang, Fang Qingzhuo, Wu Dawei, Yu Hui, etc[1]。
The film tells of an old lady from a fishing village in northern China who cannot speak a word of English and visits her daughter in the United States.She met the old neighbor Frank who was arguing with her son-in-law about dismantling the coffee shop. They communicated in a unique way and formed a deep friendship story.
First visit of Chinese grandma (Lu Xiaoshui)U.S.AVisiting my daughter, I just got off the plane and met a strange but enthusiastic old man (Frank). Grandma didn't understandenglishWhen he couldn't find his daughter, he gestured with Frank and finallyaccidentallyI got into Frank's car.
On the way, Frank pointed to her suitcase and said "heavy". Grandma thought he was talking about the seafood in the box. Suddenly, she felt that the old man was amazing and liked him.Frank took Grandma to the cafe, where there was a signature activity protesting the dismantling of the cafe. Grandma thought she was celebrating the anniversary of the store, so she signed on the signature board enthusiastically.
At this time, her daughter (Nizi) and her husband (Dawei) came here after hearing the news. They angrily accused Frank of trying to kidnap Grandma.Grandma realized that Frank was the next door neighbor of his son-in-law's family, and the signing activity she attended was aimed at her son-in-law.
In the face of family blame, Grandma felt guilty.She went to the caf é to secretly erase her signature, but Frank, who was considerate, offered to help him erase his signature. Grandma was very grateful. So the two started their unique communication in the caf é. They didn't speak well, sometimes misunderstood, and laughed a lot;There is a tacit understanding from time to time.When two simple hearts meet, they will surmount all obstacles
Frank suddenly fell ill. In panic, Grandma used her skills to drive a tractor in her hometown and miraculously drove him to the hospital. A few days later, Frank was ill at home. Grandma learned the first English sentence of her life, "Hi, Frank", and walked into the next garden
One quiet night, Frank walked away quietly. Grandma accidentally got the trust left to her from Frank's will.