SUBURBAN STORY

Directed By Chris Yen

USA | Narrative | 30 min

East Coast Premiere

Struggling against the harsh realities of poverty, a devoted father, Mike, reluctantly turns to burglary to provide for his daughter. Amidst the complexities of his choices, the narrative unfolds through the varied viewpoints of those touched by his actions, including the menacing presence of Red, his psychopathic partner in crime.

The story weaves a tapestry of morality, betrayal, and unexpected consequences as a desperate man navigates a world where the pursuit of a better life carries profound implications for all involved.

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    Film Details

    1. Violence, Strong language

    2. English, Vietnamese

    3. English

    4. East Coast Premiere

    5. 2024

    6. 30 minutes

    7. Drama, Thriller

    8. Narrative

    9. USA

      1. Chris Yen


      Chris Yen is a 24-year-old Asian American filmmaker from San Jose, California. Raised by parents who navigated the chaos of Vietnam's war-torn landscape before seeking refuge in the United States, Chris inherits the hopes of a lineage shaped by the resilience and dreams of preceding generations. For Chris, film is the ultimate expression of art, a symphony of visuals, sound, and narrative woven together to create an immersive experience. It is a medium through which he seeks to pay homage to his heritage while carving out a distinct voice in the annals of cinema.

      1. Chris Yen

      1. Chris Yen

      1. Pauline Phan

        Liam Callister

        Jere'Miah McGhee

        Will Orrock

        Mark P. Robinson

        Chris Yen

        Christine Nguyen

      1. DPs: Brian Kennedy, Jackson Nguyen

        1st AD: Jerry Villicana