Gook

Review by Naomi Wong

Directed by

Justin Chon

Starring

Curtiss Cook Jr Justin Chon Simone Baker

Anticipation.

Ex-Twilight star Justin Chon takes us for a ride around LA during the riots of ’92.

Enjoyment.

Lo-fi shakycam realism with bittersweet moments and strong performances.

In Retrospect.

A progressive, refreshing take on the unseen stories of the LA riots.

This soulful indie drama charts the fallout of the LA riots through the eyes of two Korean-American brothers.

Published 16 Mar 2018

Tags: Justin Chon LA riots

Anticipation.

Ex-Twilight star Justin Chon takes us for a ride around LA during the riots of ’92.

Enjoyment.

Lo-fi shakycam realism with bittersweet moments and strong performances.

In Retrospect.

A progressive, refreshing take on the unseen stories of the LA riots.

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