Siao Yu (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1995, Siao Yu is a drama and romance film directed by Sylvia Chang, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A young Taiwanese couple, newly arrived in New York City, are struggling to obtain a green card. The woman, Siao-yu, works as a seamstress in a sweatshop while her lover, Jiang Wei, is a student who works in a fish market. They meet a middle-aged New Yorker, Mario, who has racked up a large gambling debt. Jiang Wei agrees to give Mario the $10,000 he needs if he will marry Siao-yu. Things get more complicated when Siao-yu is forced to move in with Mario to ward off the suspicions of the INS.
Who’s in it. Siao Yu stars René Liu as Lin Siao Yu, Tai-Feng Hsia, Ajay Mehta as Photo Clerk and Daniel J. Travanti as Mario Moretti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Siao Yu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Siao Yu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Siao Yu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Siao Yu (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Siao Yu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Siao Yu worth watching?
- Siao Yu holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Siao Yu?
- Siao Yu stars René Liu, Tai-Feng Hsia, Ajay Mehta, Daniel J. Travanti and Marj Dusay.
- When was Siao Yu released?
- Siao Yu was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.