"The Joy Luck Club" is a 1993 film directed by Wayne Wang, based on the novel by Amy Tan. The story revolves around four Chinese-American women and their immigrant mothers, exploring the generational and cultural differences between them. The film interweaves their personal stories, highlighting themes of family, identity, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. The narrative is structured around the meetings of the Joy Luck Club, a mahjong group formed by the mothers. Through flashbacks, the film reveals the mothers' pasts in China and their struggles, while also showcasing the daughters' challenges in contemporary America.