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Ethan Mao

  • 20042004
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
597
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Jerry Hernandez and Jun Hee Lee in Ethan Mao (2004)
A gay hustler impulsively holds his family hostage on Thanksgiving. This gay and Asian American cult classic will be released 2019 on its 15th Anniversary since its world premiere at AFI Fest 2004.
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Kicked out of his house because he's gay, Ethan Mao returns home to steal and ends up holding his family hostage on a fateful Thanksgiving Day.Kicked out of his house because he's gay, Ethan Mao returns home to steal and ends up holding his family hostage on a fateful Thanksgiving Day.Kicked out of his house because he's gay, Ethan Mao returns home to steal and ends up holding his family hostage on a fateful Thanksgiving Day.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
597
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Quentin Lee
  • Writer
    • Quentin Lee
  • Stars
    • Jun Hee Lee
    • Raymond Ma
    • Julia Nickson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Quentin Lee
  • Writer
    • Quentin Lee
  • Stars
    • Jun Hee Lee
    • Raymond Ma
    • Julia Nickson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 29Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Ethan Mao (Trailer) 2019 15th Anniversary 2K Edition
    Trailer 1:58
    Ethan Mao (Trailer) 2019 15th Anniversary 2K Edition

    Photos6

    Ethan Mao (2004)
    Ethan Mao (2004)
    Still of Jun Hee Lee from Ethan Mao
    Still of Jun Hee Lee and Jerry Hernandez in Ethan Mao
    Ethan Mao

    Top cast

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    Jun Hee Lee
    Jun Hee Lee
    • Ethan Maoas Ethan Mao
    Raymond Ma
    Raymond Ma
    • Abraham Maoas Abraham Mao
    Julia Nickson
    Julia Nickson
    • Sarah Maoas Sarah Mao
    Kevin Kleinberg
    • Joshas Josh
    Jerry Hernandez
    Jerry Hernandez
    • Remigioas Remigio
    David Tran
    David Tran
    • Noel Maoas Noel Mao
    Mary Gilbert
    • Mrs. Harvishamas Mrs. Harvisham
    René St. Leon
    • Teenage Boyas Teenage Boy
    Jayne Taini
    Jayne Taini
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Erik Robinson
    • Rich Manas Rich Man
    Gregory Paul Daniels
    • Unseen Manas Unseen Man
    Dana Byrne
    Dana Byrne
    • Ethan's Momas Ethan's Mom
    • (as Dana Pan)
    Michael Mesirow
    • Voice of Sheriff Blackas Voice of Sheriff Black
    • Director
      • Quentin Lee
    • Writer
      • Quentin Lee
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    Storyline

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    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Wow for 'Mao'
    There is a billion up-and-coming gay films out there that have a tendency to entice us with their hot bods, seductive storytelling, tacky tag-lines and porno-like DVD/VHS jackets. And then every so often comes along a movie like "Ethan Mao", which reminds us why we decided to pick up a gay flick in the first place. Without giving away too much of the story, it is damn refreshing to be able to compliment this film by Quentin Lee, with honest appreciation. Lee took this smartly written script and added an impressive and talented cast, a dash of suspense, a good measure of romance and a balanced serving of ethnic/cultural understanding and acceptance. All these ingredients blend perfectly together to give us a true and genuine story from the heart. You cannot help leaving without being touched, and that my friends is just an awesome feeling!
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    • empselle
    • Oct 18, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 10, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MarginFilms.com Official producer/distributor's site for the film. (United States)
      • ProFunMedia.com Official page for the film. (Germany)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • イーサン・マオ
    • Filming locations
      • 398 South 8th Street, Alhambra, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Margin Films
      • Trailing Johnson Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,178
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,356
      • Apr 10, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,444
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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