Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2002
Land: United States
Alternative Title: Завтра повезет больше
Regisseur: Justin Lin
Writer: Ernesto Foronda, Fabian Marquez, Justin Lin
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Ernesto Foronda, Julie Asato, Justin Lin
Co-Producer: Joan Huang
Executive Producer: Gustavo Spoliansky, Michael Cole, Michael D. Manshel, Troy Craig Poon
Firmen: Cherry Sky Films, Day O Productions, Hudson River Entertainment, MTV Films, Paramount Pictures, Trailing Johnson Productions
Budget: 250.000
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: high school, high school student, petty crimes
Geschichte
In 'Better Luck Tomorrow', a group of over-achieving Asian-American high school seniors become involved in petty crimes for thrills and profit. Led by Ben Manibag (Parry Shen), the group includes Virgil (Jason Tobin), Steve (Jerry Rice Jr.), Han (John Cho), and Daric (Roger Park). They start by cheating on exams, but their activities escalate when they begin selling stolen test answers to classmates. Their criminal pursuits bring them into contact with Sophie (Sung Kang), a fellow student who introduces them to more serious crimes. The group becomes involved in identity theft, forgery, and even armed robbery, taking advantage of their intelligence and charm to commit these acts. Their criminal enterprise comes to a head when they attempt to steal money from a gangster named Big Chick (Garette Patrick Harden). The heist goes wrong, leading to a violent confrontation that forces the group to face the consequences of their actions.
Zusammenfassung
'Better Luck Tomorrow' is a 2002 American drama film directed by Justin Lin. Set in the United States, the film explores the lives of high-achieving Asian-American teenagers who become involved in petty crimes as an outlet for their frustrations and a way to gain power and status. The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of teenage life and its exploration of themes such as identity, race, and ambition.
