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Model Minority (2012)Kayla Tanaka, 16, is half-Japanese, half-white, and totally American. She and her sister, 14-year-old Amberlyn... See full synopsis » Director:Lily MariyeWriter:Lily Mariye |
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| Nichole Bloom | ... |
Kayla Tanaka
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Courtney Mun | ... |
Amberlyn Tanaka
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| Jessica Tuck | ... |
Angie Tanaka
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| Chris Tashima | ... |
Ken Tanaka
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| Delon de Metz | ... |
Treyshawn Doty
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| Takayo Fischer | ... |
Grandma Reiko Tanaka
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| Marc Anthony Samuel | ... |
Dionte
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| Helen Slater | ... |
Mrs. Ambrose
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| Robert Bailey Jr. | ... |
J.J.
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| Laura Innes | ... |
Judge Keaton
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| Taylor Boggan | ... |
Eric the DJ
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| Erin Sanders | ... |
Josie
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Danielle Larracuente | ... |
Alicia
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| Kelly Heyer | ... |
Megan
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| Michelle Bonilla | ... |
Cristina
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Kayla Tanaka, 16, is half-Japanese, half-white, and totally American. She and her sister, 14-year-old Amberlyn... See full synopsis »
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EnglishRelease Date:
29 July 2012 (USA) See more »Box Office
Budget:
$200,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Let's be clear about where this review is gonna go. Lily Mariye has created an amazing film of complex characters that is driven by an outstanding performance by lead actress Nicole Bloom in her first feature film role. Not only does Nicole command your attention, but she has the ability to weave through the diversity of her character's emotions without banging the audience over the head with extremes. No doubt she and the other actors have the director to thank for defining all the characters carefully without making them dramatic, dull or one dimensional. While the film deals with an interracial family and some of the issues specific to being hapa, it doesn't diminish the fact that the issues of family, adolescence, love and pain cannot be understand and the characters being relatable to anyone who sees the film. The story is original, insightful and in the end thought provoking showing the trial and tribulations of life and growing up along with all the hope and joy that life has to offer. In case you didn't read the first couple of sentences or forgot already, this is a film to put on your "must see" list.