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Model Minority (2012)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 34M

Director : Lily Mariye

Synopsis

Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old, endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer.

Actors

Nichole Sakura
Nichole Sakura
Kayla Tanaka
Jessica Tuck
Jessica Tuck
Angie Tanaka
Chris Tashima
Chris Tashima
Ken Tanaka
Takayo Fischer
Takayo Fischer
Grandma Reiko Tanaka
Delon de Metz
Delon de Metz
Treyshawn Doty
Courtney Mun
Courtney Mun
Amberlyn Tanaka
Helen Slater
Helen Slater
Mrs. Ambrose
Laura Innes
Laura Innes
Judge Keaton
Marc Anthony Samuel
Marc Anthony Samuel
Dionte
Robert Bailey Jr.
Robert Bailey Jr.
J.J.
Erin Sanders
Erin Sanders
Josie

Crews

Lily Mariye
Lily Mariye
Director
Lily Mariye
Lily Mariye
Writer
John Matysiak
John Matysiak
Director of Photography
Meridith Sommers
Meridith Sommers
Editor
Boney James
Boney James
Original Music Composer
Patricia Noland
Patricia Noland
Casting
Niko Vilaivongs
Niko Vilaivongs
Production Design
Lyn Paolo
Lyn Paolo
Costume Design

Trailers and other movies

Model Minority (feature trailer)

Posters and backgrounds

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