
Mushroom Dad
2025-08-01 · 14 min · Not rated
A young chef must take care of his Chinese-immigrant father who accidentally consumes psychedelic mushrooms on the opening night of his restaurant.
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- Directors
- Michael Yuchen Lei
- Production companies
- 271 Films, Rising Voices
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Lawrence KaoJulian
Kelvin Han YeePaul
Michele Selene AngAugustina
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