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Close Call

  • 20042004
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  • 1h 33m
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Close Call (2004)
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In Los Angeles, the young Jenny has a nice childhood with her Korean parents Joanne and David Kim. However, after the divorce of her parents, the judge gives her custody to her selfish mothe... Read allIn Los Angeles, the young Jenny has a nice childhood with her Korean parents Joanne and David Kim. However, after the divorce of her parents, the judge gives her custody to her selfish mother that neglects Jenny while the disappointed David returns to Seoul. Six years later, Jenn... Read allIn Los Angeles, the young Jenny has a nice childhood with her Korean parents Joanne and David Kim. However, after the divorce of her parents, the judge gives her custody to her selfish mother that neglects Jenny while the disappointed David returns to Seoul. Six years later, Jenny is a troubled and reckless teenager expelled from the public school that has easy sex an... Read all
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  • Director
    • Jimmy Lee
  • Writer
    • Jimmy Lee
  • Stars
    • Annie Lee
    • Philip Moon
    • Jan Devereaux
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  • Director
    • Jimmy Lee
  • Writer
    • Jimmy Lee
  • Stars
    • Annie Lee
    • Philip Moon
    • Jan Devereaux
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    • 6Critic reviews
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    Annie Lee
    Annie Lee
    • Jenny Kimas Jenny Kim
    Philip Moon
    Philip Moon
    • David Kimas David Kim
    Jan Devereaux
    Jan Devereaux
    • Modeling instructoras Modeling instructor
    Jeff Fahey
    Jeff Fahey
    • Elliot Krasneras Elliot Krasner
    Christina Ma
    Christina Ma
    • Joanne Kimas Joanne Kim
    Faleena Hopkins
    Faleena Hopkins
    • Beckyas Becky
    Angie Lee
    • Tanyaas Tanya
    Frayne Rosanoff
    Frayne Rosanoff
    • Rickyas Ricky
    Adoni Maropis
    Adoni Maropis
    • Pimpas Pimp
    Drew Fuller
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    • Samas Sam
    Mathew Botuchis
    Mathew Botuchis
    • George Krasneras George Krasner
    Alexia Aleman
    • Cathyas Cathy
    Kathleen Hickey
    • Mrs. Williamsas Mrs. Williams
    Mary Linda Phillips
    Mary Linda Phillips
    • Counseloras Counselor
    Kaye Lu
    • Young Jennyas Young Jenny
    James Quattrochi
    James Quattrochi
    • Chesteras Chester
    Janet Hoskins
    Janet Hoskins
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    Susan Talbot
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    Things do not Last Forever
    In Los Angeles, the young Jenny (Kaye Lu) has a nice childhood with her Korean parents Joanne (Christina Ma) and David Kim (Philip Moon). However, after the divorce of her parents, the judge gives her custody to her selfish mother that neglects Jenny while the disappointed David returns to Seoul. Six years later, Jenny (Annie Lee) is a troubled and reckless teenager expelled from the public school that has easy sex and uses drugs and booze, and her best friend is the orphan drug dealer Becky (Faleena Hopkins). The lawyer Elliot Krasner (Jeff Fahey) decides to call his former friend David to tell him about the self-destructive behavior of Jenny, and David returns to Los Angeles. He brings Jenny to live with him and support her, but the lack of emotional structure of Jenny imposes tough difficulties for their relationship.

    "Close Call" is a dramatic coming-to-age story of a girl completely lost with a broken family after a divorce process. The plot is not so deep like, for example, "Christiane F. - Wir Kinder Vom Bahnhof Zoo" or "Engel & Joe", and in some corny moments it seems to be a soap-opera with optimistic conclusion. However, the gorgeous and sexy Annie Lee has a magnificent performance in her debut, making this movie worthwhile. My vote is six.

    Title (Brazil): "No Limite" ("In the Limit")
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    • Release date
      • April 16, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Korean
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Prime Media Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $950,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,077
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,077
      • Apr 18, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,077
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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