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Jory


A young Asian American teenager struggles to find a home between his love for dance and his relentless, immigrant parent’s ideals.




Jory
2018
JORY is a story about a young Asian American teenager who struggles to find a home between his love for dance and his relentless, immigrant parents who want what's "best for him."

The film is inspired by the hardships of first-generation Asian Americans who grow up with "tiger parents" and are constantly told to meet extremely high expectations, whether that means sacrificing sleep, extracurricular activities, or mental health.

This short film will explore the perspectives of both second-generation Asian Americans and their immigrant parents and what it means to be a good parent or a good immigrant son/daughter or none of those.
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Tags
typography
poster
2019



Credits

Executive Producer
Caleb Jo

Producer
Emily Lew

Co-producers
Masora Fukuda and Naren Sareday

Director of Photography
Mathew Marcum
Awards

Golden Gate International Film Festival | Finalist

LA Underground Film Forum | Honorable Mention

Diamond in the Rough Film Festival | Official Selection

Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Fest | Official Selection

Best Shorts Competion | Winner Award of Merit








Jory poster design for screenings
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