By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Director: Jennifer Phang
Starring: Freya Adams | Jacqueline Kim | James Urbaniak | Jennifer Ehle | Jennifer Ikeda | Ken Jeong | Olivia Horton | Samantha Kim | Troi Zee
Country: united_states
Year: 2015
Running time: 90
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3090670/reference
Toni says: “Director Jennifer Phang describes ADVANTAGEOUS as ‘an anti-cynicism movie…an attempt to re-engage moviegoers who’ve lost hope.’ The film’s lead actress, Jacqueline Kim, co-wrote the film with Jennifer, based on the short by the same name about a middle-aged Asian American woman, Gwen, who makes a tragic sacrifice for the sake of her adolescent daughter’s future. It is set in a futuristic world in a realistic projection from current times – powerfully cerebral, yet understated. The design of the backdrop of the city, the color, music, and lighting were all well thought out to create a dystopian world where youth, perfection, and precise calculation of communication take over. The film hits home for many as it connects to where we stand in the working world and society as we age, even if we are the best. It is philosophical in nature as it is also takes on medical scientific advances and their impact on humanity in what a woman will do to be connected to a constantly changing world.”