The Purple Onion

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Inspired by the standup acts of real life Chinese American comedian Edwin Li, a young man in San Francisco spirals downward into disappointment until he finds solace in a brief sexual encounter with an older woman to whom he may or may not be related.

Director: Matt Szymanowski
Runtime: 80 min

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Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Matt Szymanowski

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Purple Onion about?
Inspired by the standup acts of real life Chinese American comedian Edwin Li, a young man in San Francisco spirals downward into disappointment until he finds solace in a brief sexual encounter with an older woman to whom he may or may not be related.
Who directed The Purple Onion?
The Purple Onion was directed by Matt Szymanowski.
Who stars in The Purple Onion?
The Purple Onion stars Edwin Li, Noreen Li, Ross Turner, Ayelette Robinson, Evgeniya Shobolova, Lynn Gentry.
How long is The Purple Onion?
The Purple Onion has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).