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Sandra Oh (left) and Awkwafina star as estranged sisters on a mission to save their dog by winning a game show in "Quiz Lady. (MICHELLE K. SHORT/20TH CENTURY STUDIOS)

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“Quiz Lady,” a hilarious and heartfelt comedy starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh as enstranged sisters and the game show which just might be the key to their salvation. (COURTESY OF 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS)

The odd couple pairing of Sandra Oh and Awkwafina in “Quiz Lady” is something I didn’t know I needed in my life. As estranged sisters, they’re so good together, I’d watch them go anywhere.

The script by Jen D’Angelo sends them to a gimmicky “Jeopardy”-style quiz show. The motivation for getting the sisters there is a bit of gimmick in itself. They need to pay off their MIA mother’s gambling debt to save their kidnapped dog. While the setup is sitcom-y, the execution has a lot of big laughs, strong character moments and sincerity.

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Awkwafina as Anne Yum in "Quiz Lady." (MICHELLE K. SHORT/20TH CENTURY STUDIOS)

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Will Ferrell as game show host Terry McTeer in "Quiz Lady." (MICHELLE K. SHORT/20TH CENTURY STUDIOS)

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Jason Schwartzman and Awkwafina in "Quiz Lady." (MICHELLE K. SHORT/20TH CENTURY STUDIOS)

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