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Our Lovely Asian Daughter

Meet Hien Vu (Christina Maithy Ngo (“Torn”)), a young Asian woman living in Arizona with her father Minh (Ron Tang) and mother Trang (Chu Kim Oanh). Hien is a typical American girl who likes to hang out with her friends, while hoping one day to meet that special someone. Unlike her acquaintances, she is straddled between two worlds, the openness of America and the restrictive traditional values of her birth country.

Trang has decided that it is time her daughter gets married. Like her mother before her she has prepared a pre-arranged marriage for her daughter but Hien refuses the arrangement. Trang continues the search for a suitably rich husband for her daughter. In response to this, Hien asks her gay co-worker, Mark (Elias Castillo (“Death Row”, “Machined”, “Law of Deception")), to pretend to be her wealthy boyfriend.

Trang disapproves of Mark because he is not Asian. In response, she continues on her hunt to find an Asian man for Hien. So annoyed by her mother's actions, Hien decides to raise the stakes at any cost, even if it means faking a wedding.

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Torn

Winner for Best Asian American Romantic Short Film at the prestigious 1998 New York International Independent Film Festival, which celebrates innovative and impactful storytelling in independent cinema.

Torn is a heartfelt story about an American tourist named Joe (Bill LeVasseur), who embarks on a life-changing vacation. During his trip, he encounters a kind and inspiring Vietnamese woman named Twoan, (Chistina Maithy Ngo) at an orphanage. As time goes by, Joe finds himself falling deeply for her, only to confront the overwhelming challenges of their different worlds and the unexpected twists of fate that alter their paths forever, leading to a poignant and bittersweet conclusion. (25 minutes)

The Last Fight (In Development)

At age five, Felipe Gonzalez lost his hearing to bacterial meningitis. His father abandoned them soon after, and when his mother died in a car crash five years later, his grandparents Lucia and Hector took him in. Bullied and isolated, Felipe reluctantly began boxing under Hector’s guidance—and over time it gave him confidence and a bond with his grandfather.

Now 55, he’s spent the past five years as the dishwasher at Luis’s Mexican restaurant, where he and the owner’s niece, Ana, share a shy, unspoken attraction. One day, Felipe impulsively asks retired pro Ricky Garcia to train him. Though Ricky initially doubts Felipe’s age and deafness, a spirited demonstration in the ring convinces him. Over five rigorous months, Ricky and Ana both learn sign language so they can coach and encourage him. Now Felipe heads to Las Vegas for an exhibition bout against the formidable Bobby “Ice Man” Sabano, ready to prove himself at last.

Justice Angel Movie (In Development)

Sarah, a ten-year-old girl, was born in New York. Her parents, Calvin and Rose, are immigrants from Hong Kong, running a prosperous grocery store within a close-knit business community.

After the funerals of Calvin and Rose, Fang, Sarah’s grandmother, decides that Sarah should live in a temple to understand the dynamics of life. Meanwhile, Fang takes charge of the grocery store, trying to uphold the family legacy.

Sarah spends ten years in the temple. She learns both the transience of life and martial arts. Upon becoming a young woman, Sarah returns to her grandmother and helps out at the store.

Everything seems to be going well until one day two criminals enter the store and attempt to rob them, causing Sarah to recall the night her parents were murdered. Quietly, Sarah sneaks up on the thugs from behind. She utilizes her martial arts skills to subdue them, rendering them unconscious.

Feeling accomplished about her ability to protect others, Sarah creates a persona to combat crime during the night. Eventually, she earns the title "JUSTICE ANGEL", reminiscent of the character "Xiaoying" from an ancient Chinese tale, who fought valiantly for justice.

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