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Adultolescence

2011-05-11 · 93 min · ★ 1.0

Family · Drama · Comedy

Award-winning dramedy Adultolescence follows Lea May, a Chinese-American woman who returns home after being disowned. Trapped behind her own camera lens, she battles cultural pressure and family tensions while refusing to leave until she makes peace with her immigrant mother— and herself.

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Directors
Zoe Bui, Vicky Shen
Production companies
Passage Verite Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Jeanne SakataMrs. May
Vicky ShenLea May
Michael YamaMichael Yama
Clementine Ngo AnhLittle Lea May

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