Model Minority (2012)
Overview
Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old, endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.897 |
Directed By
Lily Mariye
Crew
Lily Mariye
Lily Mariye
John Matysiak
Meridith Sommers
Boney James
Patricia Noland
Niko Vilaivongs
Lyn Paolo
TOP CAST
Nichole Sakura
Kayla Tanaka
Jessica Tuck
Angie Tanaka
Chris Tashima
Ken Tanaka
Takayo Fischer
Grandma Reiko Tanaka
Delon de Metz
Treyshawn Doty
Courtney Mun
Amberlyn Tanaka
Helen Slater
Mrs. Ambrose
Laura Innes
Judge Keaton
Marc Anthony Samuel
Dionte
Robert Bailey Jr.
J.J.
Erin Sanders
Josie
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