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Model Minority
Model Minority

Model Minority

Genres

Drama

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Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old, endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

94 mins

Rating

4.3/10

Release Date

11 May 2012

Country

United States of America

Cast

Nichole Sakura

Nichole Sakura

Kayla Tanaka

Jessica Tuck

Jessica Tuck

Angie Tanaka

Chris Tashima

Chris Tashima

Ken Tanaka

Takayo Fischer

Takayo Fischer

Grandma Reiko Tanaka

Delon de Metz

Delon de Metz

Treyshawn Doty

Courtney Mun

Courtney Mun

Amberlyn Tanaka

Helen Slater

Helen Slater

Mrs. Ambrose

Laura Innes

Laura Innes

Judge Keaton

Marc Anthony Samuel

Marc Anthony Samuel

Dionte

Robert Bailey Jr.

Robert Bailey Jr.

J.J.

Erin Sanders

Erin Sanders

Josie

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