Have You Eaten?

About This Movie

So, 'Have You Eaten?' is this intimate little documentary from 2020 that really digs into the relationship between Lina Li and her mother. It’s set against the backdrop of downtown Toronto and then shifts to Thornhill, where the warmth of home-cooked meals is palpable. The pacing is gentle, almost meditative, allowing the audience to sit with their conversations about immigration and cultural gaps. You can feel the love and sometimes tension in their exchanges. The film doesn’t shy away from awkwardness, which makes it feel very genuine. It’s not flashy; it’s just two people trying to bridge the distance, both physically and emotionally. The practical effects are basically just the realness of their kitchen, and it works beautifully.

Intimate exploration of immigrant experienceFocuses on mother-daughter dynamicsReal kitchen setting enhances authenticity