Adultolescence (2011)
She was the disowned daughter who refused to leave home.
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.
Director: Zoe Bui, Vicky Shen
Genre: Family, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: May 11, 2011
Cast
- Jeanne Sakata - Mrs. May
- Vicky Shen - Lea May
- Michael Yama
- Clementine Ngo Anh - Little Lea May
Screenplay
Production: Passage Verite Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Broken Families and Healing, Touching Family Stories
Keywords
asian woman, broken family, disowned, mother daughter relationship, cultural identity, youth mental health, family story
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Adultolescence about?
- 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.
- Who directed Adultolescence?
- Adultolescence was directed by Zoe Bui, Vicky Shen.
- Who stars in Adultolescence?
- Adultolescence stars Jeanne Sakata, Vicky Shen, Michael Yama, Clementine Ngo Anh.
- How long is Adultolescence?
- Adultolescence has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Adultolescence?
- Adultolescence is a Family, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Adultolescence produced?
- Adultolescence was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Adultolescence?
- The themes of Adultolescence include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Broken Families and Healing, Touching Family Stories.