A boisterous extended clan gathers for a family holiday, launching the requisite arguments, hurt feelings, grudges, inside jokes, laughter, love, reconciliation and lots of eating, plus maybe a car chase. His own demanding mom, Susan (Lydia Gaston, blending imperious, demanding, loving and needy) is constantly calling, making sure he’s on track for Easter celebrations. “This show just wants a funny-sounding Filipino,” he complains to his agent, who tells him to just suck it up and do the accent. As the holiday festivities proceed apace and Joe tries to keep his sitcom prospects alive, several subplots come into play. Food, family, a big karaoke scene … and a spotlight on an immigrant community underrepresented in Hollywood.

Source: thestar August 05, 2022 10:01 UTC