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Hallmark’s Mahjong rom-com draws backlash over mostly white cast

Critics question casting and cultural framing in a film centered on a Chinese tradition.

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Apr 29, 2026
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Hallmark Channel is facing criticism over its upcoming film “All’s Fair in Love and Mahjong,” which features a predominantly white cast despite centering on a Chinese cultural tradition. The movie, set to premiere May 9 during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, has drawn objections from Asian America…

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