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Never underestimate an over achiever. To his classmates and teachers, high-schooler Ben Manibag (Perry Shen) appears to be the "model" student: a perfectionist and overachiever, destined for nothing less than graduating at the top of his class and then attending a prestigious college. But underneath this persona is a darker side - Ben and his bored high-school buddies lead double lives, flying high in a world of petty crime and material excess in order to ease the pressures of "being perfect." It's a free-wheeling lifestyle that soon takes a downward spiral, leading to an unexpected end. An Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival, Better Luck Tomorrow is a gripping, edgy and provocative film that rips the tranquil, well-manicured facade off of middle-class suburbia and cultural stereotypes.
Original Release
04/25/2003
US Release
01/12/2002
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Parry Shen | Ben Manibag |
Jason Tobin | Virgil Hu |
Shirley Anderson | Hot Dog Planet Customer |
Nanette Matoba | Housewife |
Kenji Matoba | Toddler |
Ashley Arai | Cheerleader |
Danielle Conner | Cheerleader |
Karen DiTota | Cheerleader |
Smita Satiani | Cheerleader |
Kristen Stinson | Cheerleader |
Directors
Writers
Fabian Marquez, Ernesto Foronda, Justin Lin
Cast
Name | Character |
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Parry Shen | Ben Manibag |
Jason Tobin | Virgil Hu |
Shirley Anderson | Hot Dog Planet Customer |
Nanette Matoba | Housewife |
Kenji Matoba | Toddler |
Ashley Arai | Cheerleader |
Danielle Conner | Cheerleader |
Karen DiTota | Cheerleader |
Smita Satiani | Cheerleader |
Kristen Stinson | Cheerleader |
Jeff DeJohn | Ryan |
Robert Zepeda | Jock |
Collin Kahey | Jock |
Christopher J. Francis | Jock |
Jimmy Lin | Jock |
Ryan Cadiz | Jesus Navarro |
Karin Anna Cheung | Stephanie Vandergosh |
Roger Fan | Daric Loo |
Jerry Mathers | Biology Teacher |
Jessie S. Marion | Gina Nabham |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Michael Cole | Executive Producer |
Troy Craig Poon | Executive Producer |
Michael Manshel | Executive Producer |
Gustavo Spoliansky | Executive Producer |
Sung Kang | Producer |
Julie Asato | Producer |
Ernesto Foronda | Producer |
Steve Herr | Producer |
Joan Huang | Producer |
Justin Lin | Producer |