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Gook

2017-08-18 · 94 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

Eli and Daniel, two Korean American brothers who own a struggling women's shoe store, have an unlikely friendship with 11-year-old Kamilla. On the first day of the 1992 L.A. riots, the trio must defend their store—and contemplate the meaning of family, their personal dreams and the future.

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Directors
Justin Chon
Production companies
Tunnel Post, Datari Turner Productions, Birthday Soup Films, The Fishbowl Studios, Foxtrout Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 250,130

Top Cast

Justin ChonJustin ChonEli
Simone BakerKamilla
David SoDavid SoDaniel
Curtiss Cook Jr.Curtiss Cook Jr.Keith
Sang ChonMr. Kim
Ben MunozJesus
Natalie SutherlandNatalie SutherlandNurse Gianna
Isaiah JarelIsaiah JarelCurtis

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