Gook

2017, Drama/Comedy, 1h 35m

54 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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From its confrontational title to its striking cinematography, this raw cinematic gem uncompromisingly proves writer/director/actor Justin Chon is a filmmaker to watch. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Eli and Daniel, two Korean American brothers who own a struggling women's shoe store, have an unlikely friendship with 11-year-old Kamilla. On the first day of the 1992 L.A. riots, the trio must defend the store while contemplating the meaning of family and thinking about personal dreams and the future.
  • Genre:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Justin Chon
  • Producer:
    Alex Chi
  • Writer:
    Justin Chon
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $222.2K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Justin Chon
Eli
Simone Baker
Kamilla
Curtiss Cook Jr.
Keith
David So
Daniel
Chris Jai Alex
Ray
Isaiah Jarel
Curtis
Cesar Garcia
Cesar
Trinecia Moore-Pernell
Vivian
Ben Munoz
Jesus
Omono Okojie
Regina
Justin Chon
Director
Justin Chon
Screenwriter
Alex Chi
Producer
Kirstin Bianchi
Executive Producer
Justin Chon
Executive Producer
Alan Pao
Executive Producer
Ante Cheng
Cinematographer
Reynolds Barney
Film Editor
Rooth Tang
Film Editor
Roger Suen
Original Music
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