The Fortunes of Jaded Women

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In Orange County’s Little Saigon, the Duong sisters are believed to be cursed, a legacy from their ancestor Oanh who left her marriage for love, incurring the wrath of a witch. This curse ensures that the Duong women will never find happiness or love and will only bear daughters. Mai Nguyen, Oanh’s descendant, feels the weight of this curse deeply. Divorced and estranged from her younger sisters, Minh and Khuyen, she struggles to connect with her three successful adult daughters—Priscilla, Thuy, and Thao—whose love lives are dismal. Concerned for their futures, Mai seeks advice from Auntie Hua, her psychic in Hawaii, who foretells a year of significant events: a marriage, a funeral, and the birth of a son. This prophecy promises to bring together estranged family members, for better or worse. The narrative unfolds with humor and honesty, exploring themes of mourning, meddling, and healing within a family. It highlights the resilience of Vietnamese women who strive to triumph despite the challenges they face.