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The Chi

The Chi

Payback is a mother.

Genres

Drama

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A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Returning Series

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

7.92/10

Release Date

22 June 2025

Country

United States of America

Cast

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