Ape

A conflicted teenager has his inner-violence forcibly unsheathed by his charming, hot headed older brother who turns out to be the leader of an underground cult.

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Tortured by past trauma, Jonathan “JJ” Ming is haunted by visions of a dark basement where brutal violence unfolds — forearms crushing arteries, blood on teeth, skin striking skin. Amidst the chaos, one image lingers: the slanted eyes of Asian boys, staring back at him. His older brother Tommy leads him through a night of hostile encounters with drunk white men. Tommy — sharp, witty, and brutish — retaliates with violence, while JJ remains paralyzed. By dawn, JJ must confront his past or risk being buried in Tommy’s violent cult, trapped in a cycle of retribution.

Director: Benjamin Ting, Millicent Cho
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 20 min

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Daniel Cho
Language: 普通话, English
Budget: $11,000
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Benjamin Ting, Millicent Cho
More Films in Genre: Drama, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ape about?
Tortured by past trauma, Jonathan “JJ” Ming is haunted by visions of a dark basement where brutal violence unfolds — forearms crushing arteries, blood on teeth, skin striking skin. Amidst the chaos, one image lingers: the slanted eyes of Asian boys, staring back at him. His older brother Tommy leads him through a night of hostile encounters with drunk white men. Tommy — sharp, witty, and brutish — retaliates with violence, while JJ remains paralyzed. By dawn, JJ must confront his past or risk being buried in Tommy’s violent cult, trapped in a cycle of retribution.
Who directed Ape?
Ape was directed by Benjamin Ting, Millicent Cho.
Who stars in Ape?
Ape stars Benjamin Ting, Daniel Klimek, Romo Lee, Nick Mauldin, Noah Livingston, John Jiang.
How long is Ape?
Ape has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Ape?
Ape is a Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Ape?
Ape had a budget of $11,000.