Drama · United States of America · 2012 · 1h 34m

Model Minority

Model Minority poster
Director
Lily Mariye
Cast
Nichole Sakura as Kayla Tanaka Jessica Tuck as Angie Tanaka Chris Tashima as Ken Tanaka Takayo Fischer as Grandma Reiko Tanaka Delon de Metz as Treyshawn Doty Courtney Mun as Amberlyn Tanaka
Crew
John Matysiak — Director of Photography Meridith Sommers — Editor Boney James — Original Music Composer Lily Mariye — Writer Niko Vilaivongs — Production Design Lyn Paolo — Costume Design
Synopsis

Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old, endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer.

Trailer Model Minority — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
dysfunctional familyinterracial romancedrug dealinglos angeles, californiateenage sexualityjapanese americanwoman directorhapa
Key Collaborators
Lily Mariye Director John Matysiak Director of Photography Meridith Sommers Editor Boney James Original Music Composer Lily Mariye Writer Niko Vilaivongs Production Design Lyn Paolo Costume Design
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