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Why the mahjong scene in "Crazy Rich Asians" is so important

Warning: Spoiler alert! Do not proceed if you have not yet watched "Crazy Rich Asians."

If you've seen "Crazy Rich Asians," you know one of the film's biggest moments takes place around a mahjong table. What you may not know, however, is how inextricably tied the action is to the conversation between Rachel, Nick's girlfriend, and Eleanor, Nick's mom.

Bourree Lam, senior editor of work and money at Refinery29 and a mahjong enthusiast, talked to CBSN about why the mahjong scene in "Crazy Rich Asians" is so important. Lam unpacked the moment when Rachel, played by Constance Wu, draws a tile that would give her a winning hand, but chooses to discard it, knowing Eleanor, played by Michelle Yeoh, will use it to win — all thanks to Rachel.

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