Didi (2024), streaming on Hulu, delivers a poignant American drama that revitalizes the genre. This immensely significant film deserves acclaim for its authentic portrayal of the complex, often elusive teenage experience—a theme that has challenged filmmakers across generations.
Cast
Izaac Wang as Chris Wang (Dìdi)
Joan Chen as Chungsing Wang (Chris's mother)
Shirley Chen as Vivian Wang (Chris's older sister)
Chang Li Hua as Nai Nai (Chris's grandmother)
Mahaela Park as Madi (Chris's love interest)
Raul Dial as Fahad (Chris's friend)
Aaron Chang as Soup (Chris's friend)
Chiron Cillia Denk as Donovan
Sunil Mukherjee Maurillo as Cory (credited as Sunil Maurillo)
Montay Boseman as Nugget
Alysha Syed as Jade
Alaysia Simmons as Ellie
Tarnvir Kamboj as Hardeep
Shiu Fang Wang as Shiu Fang
Jayden Chiang as Max
Joziah Lagonoy as Josh
Joshua Hankerson as Mack
Georgie August as Georgia (credited as Dalila George August)
Crew
Director: Sean Wang
Writer: Sean Wang
Producers:
Sean Wang
Carlos López Estrada
Josh Peters
Chris Columbus
Executive Producers (under AntiGravity Academy, Spark Features, and Maiden Voyage Pictures banners):
Carlos López Estrada
Josh Peters
Chris Columbus
Music Composer: Giosuè Greco
Music Supervisor: Toko Nagata
Cinematographer: Not explicitly listed in provided sources, but credited on IMDb as Sam A. Davis (Director of Photography)
Editor: Not explicitly listed in provided sources, but credited on IMDb as Arielle Zakowski
Production Companies: AntiGravity Academy, Spark Features, Maiden Voyage Pictures
Distributor: Focus Features
