Shortcomings (film)
Shortcomings is a 2023 American comedy film directed and produced by Randall Park, from a screenplay by Adrian Tomine, based upon his comic of the same name. It stars Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki, Debby Ryan, Tavi Gevinson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jacob Batalon and Timothy Simons.
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Directed by | Randall Park |
Screenplay by | Adrian Tomine |
Based on | Shortcomings by Adrian Tomine |
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Cinematography | Santiago Gonzalez |
Edited by | Robert Nassau |
Music by | Gene Back |
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Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
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Running time | 92 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
It had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023, and is scheduled to be released on August 4, 2023, by Sony Pictures Classics.
Cast
- Justin H. Min as Ben
- Sherry Cola as Alice, Ben's best friend
- Ally Maki as Miko, Ben's girlfriend
- Debby Ryan as Sasha
- Tavi Gevinson as Autumn
- Sonoya Mizuno as Meredith
- Jacob Batalon as Gene
- Timothy Simons as Leon
Additionally, Ronny Chieng and Stephanie Hsu have cameos in the film.[2]
Production
In March 2021, it was announced Randall Park would direct the film from a screenplay by Adrian Tomine, based upon his comic of the same name, with Roadside Attractions set to produce.[3] In August 2022, Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki, Debby Ryan, Tavi Gevinson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jacob Batalon and Timothy Simons joined the cast of the film, with principal photography concluding in New York City.[4]
Release
It had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023.[5] In March 2023, Sony Pictures Classics acquired distribution rights to the film.[6] It is scheduled to be released on August 4, 2023.[7]
References
- "Shortcomings". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ‘Shortcomings' Review: Randall Park's Debut Feature Is a Lackluster Story of Racial Identity | Sundance 2023
- Rubin, Rebecca (March 31, 2021). "Randall Park to Make Directorial Debut With 'Shortcomings' Adaptation of Graphic Novel". Variety. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- Rubin, Rebecca (August 30, 2022). "Randall Park's Directorial Debut 'Shortcomings' to Star Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola and Ally Maki (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 7, 2022). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Set With Ukraine War, Little Richard, Michael J. Fox, Judy Blume Docs; Pics With Anne Hathaway, Emilia Clarke, Jonathan Majors; More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- Rubin, Rebecca (March 7, 2023). "Randall Park's Sundance Comedy 'Shortcomings' Lands at Sony Pictures Classics". Variety. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- Mendelson, Scott (May 4, 2023). "Randall Park's 'Shortcomings' Gets Summer Release From Sony Pictures Classics". TheWrap. Retrieved May 5, 2023.