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A Leading Man
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A Leading Man

2014-09-26 · 96 min · ★ 5.0

Drama

Everyone is happy for rising Asian American actor GQ Qi – the network, his mother, his best friend – everyone except GQ himself. Heʼs stuck playing an offensive stereotype on a sitcom, and the day he decides to speak up for himself on set, the executive producer fires him. Struggling to pick up the pieces, he starts dating casting director Rachel. Love and work become intertwined.

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Directors
Steven J. Kung
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Jack YangJack YangGQ Qi
Heather MazurHeather MazurRachel Cohen
Pat TsaoPat Qi
Bruno OliverMitch Lebowitz
Kate MinerKate MinerWhitney Lake
Raymond LeeRaymond LeeKelvin Kim
Coby Ryan McLaughlinCoby Ryan McLaughlinLarry Bentley
Cameron BenderCameron BenderDavid Bell
Loren LesterLoren LesterBruce Dodes
Alain UyAlain UyTony
Kenzo LeeKenzo LeeBobby
Sam MarraSam MarraHansel
Tsai ChinTsai ChinGrandma Lu Mei-An
Isidora GoreshterIsidora GoreshterMorgan Tucker
Brooke NewtonBrooke NewtonGabby Oz
Amanda ReedAmanda ReedSue Jacobs

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