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Seen it?2017 | 94 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Eli and Daniel, two Korean American brothers who own a struggling women's shoe store, have an unlikely friendship with 11-year-old Kamilla. On the first day of the 1992 L.A. riots, the trio must defend their store—and contemplate the meaning of family, their personal dreams and the future.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$250K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Justin Chon
- Justin ChonEli
- Simone BakerKamilla
- David SoDaniel
- Curtiss Cook Jr.Keith
- Sang ChonMr. Kim
- Ben MunozJesus
- Natalie SutherlandNurse Gianna
- Isaiah JarelCurtis