Snakehead (2021)

An American crime saga.

Snakehead (2021) poster

Sister Tse is brought to New York by a Snakehead, a human smuggler. Although she is indebted to the crime family responsible for her transport, her survival instincts help her gain favor with the matriarch, and she rises quickly in the ranks. Soon Tse must reconcile her success with her real reason for coming to America—to find the child that was taken from her. In the end, Sister Tse must draw on the strength she found in transforming her victimhood into power.

Director: Evan Leong
Genre: Action, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions, Arowana Studios, 408 Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en

Themes

Immigrant and Refugee Lives

Keywords

new york city, immigration, migration

Trailer

Snakehead Trailer
More Films by Director: Evan Leong
More Films in Genre: Action, Drama, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snakehead about?
Sister Tse is brought to New York by a Snakehead, a human smuggler. Although she is indebted to the crime family responsible for her transport, her survival instincts help her gain favor with the matriarch, and she rises quickly in the ranks. Soon Tse must reconcile her success with her real reason for coming to America—to find the child that was taken from her. In the end, Sister Tse must draw on the strength she found in transforming her victimhood into power.
Who directed Snakehead?
Snakehead was directed by Evan Leong.
Who stars in Snakehead?
Snakehead stars Shuya Chang, Jade Wu, Devon Diep, Sung Kang, Celia Au, Perry Yung.
How long is Snakehead?
Snakehead has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Snakehead?
Snakehead is a Action, Drama, Crime film.
Where was Snakehead produced?
Snakehead was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Snakehead?
The themes of Snakehead include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives.