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Pretty Rosebud

  • 20142014
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Chuti Tiu in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
Everyone thinks Cissy (Chuti Tiu) has the perfect life – except Cissy. Striving to be the “good girl,” at home and at work, has left her on the verge of a breakdown. A childless marriage to a handsome architect (Kipp Shiotani) has gone stale, even as questions about babies pepper every well-meaning conversation. The cultural abyss dividing Cissy and her traditional Asian parents drives her to a desperate act of survival, defying societal taboos - awakening something so primal it is at once shocking and revelatory. Oscar Torre (HANGOVER 3, COUNTERPUNCH) makes his directorial debut with PRETTY ROSEBUD.  Written by Tiu (THE INTERNSHIP, RAMPART) and produced by Rebecca Hu (40 IS THE NEW DEAD).  Starring: Chuti Tiu, Kipp Shiotani, and Dana Lee.
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A career woman stuck in an unhappy marriage struggles to find happiness living in a fishbowl, where cultural and religious traditions are smothering a woman dying to be free.A career woman stuck in an unhappy marriage struggles to find happiness living in a fishbowl, where cultural and religious traditions are smothering a woman dying to be free.A career woman stuck in an unhappy marriage struggles to find happiness living in a fishbowl, where cultural and religious traditions are smothering a woman dying to be free.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
750
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  • Director
    • Oscar Torre
  • Writer
    • Chuti Tiu
  • Stars
    • Chuti Tiu
    • Kipp Shiotani
    • Dana Lee
Top credits
  • Director
    • Oscar Torre
  • Writer
    • Chuti Tiu
  • Stars
    • Chuti Tiu
    • Kipp Shiotani
    • Dana Lee
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    • 13User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 3 nominations

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    Wolfgang Bodison, Kipp Shiotani, and Chuti Tiu in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
    Bel Hernandez, Dana Lee, Chuti Tiu, and James Kyson in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
    Chuti Tiu and Marco Martinez in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
    Chuti Tiu and Oscar Torre in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
    Oscar Torre in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
    Kipp Shiotani and Chuti Tiu in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
    Tamara Braun, Chuti Tiu, and James Kyson in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
    Chuti Tiu in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
    Chuti Tiu in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
    Kipp Shiotani and Chuti Tiu in Pretty Rosebud (2014)
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    Kipp Shiotani and Chuti Tiu in Pretty Rosebud (2014)

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    Chuti Tiu
    Chuti Tiu
    • Cecilia 'Cissy' Santosas Cecilia 'Cissy' Santos
    Kipp Shiotani
    Kipp Shiotani
    • Phil Santosas Phil Santos
    Dana Lee
    Dana Lee
    • Dr. Crescencio Lamas Dr. Crescencio Lam
    Bel Hernandez
    Bel Hernandez
    • Letty Lamas Letty Lam
    Oscar Torre
    Oscar Torre
    • Alejandroas Alejandro
    Wolfgang Bodison
    Wolfgang Bodison
    • Frank Allenas Frank Allen
    Richard Yniguez
    Richard Yniguez
    • Father Antonioas Father Antonio
    Tamara Braun
    Tamara Braun
    • Candaceas Candace
    James Kyson
    James Kyson
    • Jun Lamas Jun Lam
    • (as James Kyson-Lee)
    Boise Thomas
    Boise Thomas
    • Scottieas Scottie
    Jordana Cahn
    • Dominique Harrisas Dominique Harris
    Marco Martinez
    Marco Martinez
    • John Savageas John Savage
    Gloria Laino
    Gloria Laino
    • Laurenas Lauren
    Patricia Liu
    Patricia Liu
    • Mei Lias Mei Li
    Jennifer Aquino
    Jennifer Aquino
    • Janetas Janet
    Reggie De Leon
    Reggie De Leon
    • Patas Pat
    Ester Pulido
    • Lola Pin-Ingas Lola Pin-Ing
    Romina
    Romina
    • Pointy Receptionistas Pointy Receptionist
    • Director
      • Oscar Torre
    • Writer
      • Chuti Tiu
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    User reviews13

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    10/10
    This was a stunning movie
    I cried, I laughed. I totally related to the entire story. How Asian parents can be so controlling, no matter how old you are. I think I saw my dad in there somewhere, like the words had come straight from his mouth. Cissy, the main character faced a lot of the challenges that I dealt with growing up and still do. How we all try to be perfect and it explodes in our face sometimes. The secrets families keep and try to hide that bubble up to the surface only to be pushed down again. I can only hope that I have the courage to come out and tell it like it is when the time comes, if it ever comes.

    God you have to see this movie!
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    • blackhat012
    • Sep 28, 2014

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Handle With Care Productions
      • Kungfu-Barbie Productions
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      1 hour 21 minutes
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