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Banana Split

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When a scheduling error forces grieving photographer Peter to share an apartment with the rebellious Alice, their weekend together becomes unexpectedly transformative. As the two Asian-Americans navigate New York from Chinatown to the Hamptons, Peter confronts his sister's death and his own invisibility while Alice grapples with family secrets and a recent breakup. Through stolen dumplings, midnight swims, and brutal honesty two strangers learn that being seen requires first seeing yourself. Banana Split is a bittersweet comedy about grief, identity, and what happens when two people force each other to stop hiding.

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Alan Ng Film Threat Jan 20
7/10
I do like the insights that are uncovered between the pair in Walter Kim’s script. Go to Full Review Surya Komal Just for Movie Freaks Jan 16
3.25/5
Banana Split is a sincere, well intentioned indie that understands its characters and their emotional terrain. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Walter Kim

Director

Jessica Chung

Alice Chen

Min-Gu

Peter Lee

Walter Kim

Screenwriter

Nancy Agostini

Executive Producer

Devin Pickering

Cinematographer
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Movie Info

Synopsis When a scheduling error forces grieving photographer Peter to share an apartment with the rebellious Alice, their weekend together becomes unexpectedly transformative. As the two Asian-Americans navigate New York from Chinatown to the Hamptons, Peter confronts his sister's death and his own invisibility while Alice grapples with family secrets and a recent breakup. Through stolen dumplings, midnight swims, and brutal honesty two strangers learn that being seen requires first seeing yourself. Banana Split is a bittersweet comedy about grief, identity, and what happens when two people force each other to stop hiding.
Director
Walter Kim
Screenwriter
Walter Kim
Production Co
We Are Late Today
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m