Under One Roof

San Francisco serves as the backdrop for a multi-generational Chinese-American family. The city’s dense neighborhoods and quirky basements frame the comedy as two generations navigate tradition and modern sexuality. A basement rental and Mahjong-filled evenings create an intimate, lived-in setting that heightens the film’s humor and heart.

🏳️‍🌈 Coming Out

Daniel’s quiet realization of his sexuality and his decision to come out to his mother drive the emotional arc of the story. The tension between personal truth and family expectations provides both conflict and eventual connection when his mother invites Robert into the family.

🧭 Cultural Pressure

The film explores how traditional Chinese-American expectations—such as arranged dating and preserving the family line—clash with Daniel’s own desires. The mother’s insistence on suitable matches creates comic misunderstandings while highlighting the stakes of family duty.

🔒 Privacy and Secrecy

Daniel and Robert’s relationship unfolds under the close watch of a family living under one roof, forcing them to navigate flirtations and intimacy in shared spaces. The constant risk of being discovered fuels comedic moments and ultimately tests the couple’s resilience against surveillance.