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Americanese

Play trailer Americanese 2006,  1h 48m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 67% 9 Reviews Tomatometer - - 50+ Ratings Popcornmeter
67% Tomatometer 9 Reviews Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
A Chinese-American professor, Ray Ding (Chris Tashima), and his half-Asian lover, Aurora (Allison Sie), split up after three years. Ray has trouble getting over the relationship, then sneaks into her home when she is not there. To forget about her, he begins a romance with a Vietnamese immigrant, Betty (Joan Chen), who carries around scars — both external and internal.

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Kevin Crust Los Angeles Times May 30, 2006
3.5/5
Fine, understated performances and the self-assured way that Byler lets the film find its own rhythms, rather than setting into some template, result in a mature film of subtle complexity. Go to Full Review
Sura Wood The Hollywood Reporter Apr 26, 2006
A collection of scenes in search of a coherent story, the film's characters don't develop, and plot lines fail to coalesce by the movie's conclusion. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Mar 30, 2006
3.5/4
[Director Eric] Byler deals with characters who have lived their years, learned from them, and try to apply their values to their lives. Their romances are not heedless but wary, and involve a lot of negotiation. Go to Full Review
Walter Chaw Film Freak Central Nov 30, 2006
2/4
It's not the glacial pace that fatigues, but a lack of connection with the characters. Go to Full Review
Kim Voynar Cinematical Aug 24, 2006
3.5/5
Byler doesn't rush his storytelling; this is a deliberately paced, thoughtful meditation on racial issues and relationships ... Go to Full Review
Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid May 30, 2006
I'm convinced that Byler is a talent to watch. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Eric Byler

Director

Chris Tashima

Raymond Ding

Allison Sie

Aurora

Kelly Hu

Brenda

Ben Shenkman

Steve

Joan Chen

Betty

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Synopsis A Chinese-American professor, Ray Ding (Chris Tashima), and his half-Asian lover, Aurora (Allison Sie), split up after three years. Ray has trouble getting over the relationship, then sneaks into her home when she is not there. To forget about her, he begins a romance with a Vietnamese immigrant, Betty (Joan Chen), who carries around scars — both external and internal.
Director
Eric Byler
Producer
Lisa Onodera
Screenwriter
Eric Byler
Production Co
American Knees
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 10, 2007
Runtime
1h 48m
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