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Maneki

Country: United States, Language: English, 13 mins

  • Director: Brandon Okumura
  • Writer: Maggie Wong
  • Producer: Leon Cheo

CGiii Comment

Not a bad little film.

It's just that...the presumption that everyone is gay is becoming somewhat exhausted. And, when they are straight, don't take it so - idiotically - personal.


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The(ir) Blurb...

After being rejected by her favorite customer, a cashier must reconcile her feelings when the customer continues to visit the ramen shop.

Cast & Characters

Iris Liu (as Aiko)
Garth Sodetani (as Ricky)
Elsie Wang (as Jean)