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Kimchi Fried Dumplings

Country: Canada, Language: English, 14 mins

  • Director: Jason Karman
  • Writer: Jason Karman
  • Producer: Victoria Angell; Jason Karman

CGiii Comment

There are too many pointless conversations...

It looks good...but, the writing and acting let it down. And...it is a little cheesy.

And - PLEASE - filmmakers of LGBT shorts...you really don't need to feature a same-sex kiss in the first few seconds...it's becoming really tiresome.


Watch...

Kimchi Fried Dumplings from Jason Karman on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

Carl is the eldest of three brothers and is expected to be a role model for the family. He wants to show his family that he made the right choice to move away. However, youngest brother Adam's unexpected hostility reveals the problems with Carl's choices.

Cast & Characters

Kendahl Cardinal as Kate;
Al Dales as Dad;
Ed Fong as Daniel;
Brad Harder as Tim;
Brent Hirose as Carl;
Jayda Lynne as Ruby;
Tisha Nixon as Mom;
Philip Prajoux as Jasper - Fireman;
Patrick Sparling as Michael - Fire Captain;
Kyle Toy as Adam