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 true love and was punished by a witch. This curse ensures the Duong women never find love or happiness and only have daughters. Mai Nguyen, Oanh’s descendant, is acutely aware of this curse. Divorced and estranged from her younger sisters, Minh Pham and Khuyen Lam, she feels the weight of familial expectations. While her three adult daughters—Priscilla, Thuy, and Thao—are thriving in their careers, their romantic lives are fraught with challenges, causing Mai considerable worry. Seeking help, she turns to Auntie Hua, her psychic in Hawaii, who shares a startling prediction: this year will bring a marriage, a funeral, and the birth of a son, setting the stage for a reunion of estranged family members. This multi-narrative tale, rich in humor and honesty, explores themes of mourning, meddling, celebration, and healing within a family. It highlights the resilience of Vietnamese women as they navigate love and loss, ultimately finding strength even when faced with adversity.