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Advantageous

  • 20152015
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  • 1h 30m
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Advantageous (2015)
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  • Drama
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  • Sci-Fi
In a near-future city where soaring opulence overshadows economic hardship, Gwen and her daughter Jules do all they can to hold on to their joy together, despite the instability surfacing in... Read allIn a near-future city where soaring opulence overshadows economic hardship, Gwen and her daughter Jules do all they can to hold on to their joy together, despite the instability surfacing in their world.In a near-future city where soaring opulence overshadows economic hardship, Gwen and her daughter Jules do all they can to hold on to their joy together, despite the instability surfacing in their world.
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  • Director
    • Jennifer Phang
  • Writers
    • Jacqueline Kim
    • Jennifer Phang
  • Stars
    • Jacqueline Kim
    • James Urbaniak
    • Freya Adams
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  • Director
    • Jennifer Phang
  • Writers
    • Jacqueline Kim
    • Jennifer Phang
  • Stars
    • Jacqueline Kim
    • James Urbaniak
    • Freya Adams
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    • 69User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 3 nominations

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    Jacqueline Kim
    Jacqueline Kim
    • Gwenas Gwen
    James Urbaniak
    James Urbaniak
    • Fisheras Fisher
    Freya Adams
    Freya Adams
    • Gwen 2.0as Gwen 2.0
    Ken Jeong
    Ken Jeong
    • Hanas Han
    Jennifer Ehle
    Jennifer Ehle
    • Isa Cryeras Isa Cryer
    Samantha Kim
    • Julesas Jules
    Troi Zee
    Troi Zee
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Olivia Horton
    Olivia Horton
    • Sarai Malthusas Sarai Malthus
    Jennifer Ikeda
    Jennifer Ikeda
    • Lilyas Lily
    Mercedes Griffeth
    Mercedes Griffeth
    • Gingeras Ginger
    Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris
    Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris
    • Winnie Charlesas Winnie Charles
    Theresa Navarro
    • Olivia de Santosas Olivia de Santos
    Rex Lee
    Rex Lee
    • Drakeas Drake
    • (voice)
    Jeanne Sakata
    Jeanne Sakata
    • Soon Yangas Soon Yang
    • (voice)
    Joshua Kim
    • Joshas Josh
    Matthew Kim
    Matthew Kim
    • Kenas Ken
    Rebecca Summers
    • Spokesperson Candidateas Spokesperson Candidate
    • (as Rebecca Pitkin)
    Olivia Ford
    • Hidden Girlas Hidden Girl
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      • Jennifer Phang
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      • Jacqueline Kim
      • Jennifer Phang
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    • Trivia
      Was first released as a 21 minute short, an episode on the PBS show "Futurestates" in 2012.
    • Quotes

      Gwen 2.0: What's wrong?

      Jules: I don't really know why I'm alive.

      Gwen 2.0: Doesn't matter. Whatever you do will be wonderful and worthwhile.

      Jules: How do you know?

      Gwen 2.0: I know because you're kind.

      Jules: People say being kind is being weak.

      Gwen 2.0: You're alive because of energy, and empathy. Your mother had so much of it inside of her, she needed to get it out. So she made you.

      Jules: You're starting to sound like her.

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      Edited from Futurestates: Advantageous (2012)
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    User reviews69

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    Top review
    10/10
    Humbling, subtle and finessed.
    Watching this film made for a beautiful and worthwhile evening. I loved the stillness it evoked, as it asked me to consider what is important in my life.

    Samantha Kim, (Jules), did a wonderful job of showing all that a young girl can be: kind, humble, and entranced by the delicate joy that life can hold, while also questioning her place and position in a world that only sees what she can give - instead of what she is.

    Jacqueline Kim, (Gwen), evokes the challenges facing many women today - when career and family choices have long lasting results - in a performance full of silence. The cinematography that supports the silence means that Kim's message is heard more than if it were shouted.

    The cover image is almost a misnomer as it appears to import more value to the science, when this film is most definitely about the human condition. I absolutely recommend taking the time to watch, think and share.
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    • Release date
      • June 23, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Выгода
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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