White on Rice
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White on Rice is a comedy film
directed by American
director Dave Boyle
, director of Big Dreams Little Tokyo
(2006), and starring Hiroshi Watanabe, Nae Yuuki, Mio Takada, James Kyson Lee, and Lynn Chen
. The film had its world premiere at the 27th annual San Francisco Asian American Film Festival on 17 March 2009.
) moves in. But once Jimmy sets his sights on stealing her from his best friend Tim (James Kyson Lee), he sees his intentions go hilariously awry.
, the Newport Beach Film Festival
, the Woodstock Film Festival
and the São Paulo Film Festival. It was especially well received at Asian themed film festivals such as the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
where Dave Boyle
and Joel Clark received awards for their screenplay
and 13 year old Justin Kwong received an award for his acting, and the San Diego Asian Film Festival
where it won the Audience Award.
and premiered on September 11, 2009 in Los Angeles
, California
at the Laemmle Sunset 5 and in Irvine. The film subsequently has traveled throughout the country playing in theaters in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hawaii, Salt Lake City, Denver, San Diego, and elsewhere as of this writing. A DVD release is scheduled for 2010.
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
directed by American
United States
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director Dave Boyle
Dave Boyle
Dave Boyle is an American Director, Writer and Actor. He has Wrote and Directed the films Big Dreams Little Tokyo , which premiered at the AFI Festival in Hollywood, California, and which he stars in as the character "Boyd", White on Rice , Dave Boyle is an American Director, Writer and Actor. He...
, director of Big Dreams Little Tokyo
Big Dreams Little Tokyo
Big Dreams Little Tokyo is a feature length motion picture written and directed by David Boyle. The film premiered November 2, 2006 at the AFI Festival in Hollywood, California and is released on DVD through Echo Bridge on July 22, 2008.- History :...
(2006), and starring Hiroshi Watanabe, Nae Yuuki, Mio Takada, James Kyson Lee, and Lynn Chen
Lynn Chen
Lynn Chen is an American actress. Lynn Chen is best known for playing "Vivian Shing" in Sony Pictures Classic's feature film Saving Face, a role for which she won the "Outstanding Newcomer Award" at the 2006 Asian Excellence Awards.-Early life:...
. The film had its world premiere at the 27th annual San Francisco Asian American Film Festival on 17 March 2009.
Plot
Jimmy (Hiroshi Watanabe) loves dinosaurs and sleeps on the top bunk. Unfortunately, Jimmy is 40 and shares that bunk with Bob (Justin Kwong), his 10-year-old nephew. Freshly divorced, Jimmy lives with his sister Aiko (Nae Yuuki) and her family while boldly searching for a new wife. His brother in-law, Tak (Mio Takada) thinks he’s a disaster. And although Jimmy may lack social grace, he is convinced the best years of his life are just beginning. His plan seems like it’s all falling into place when Tak’s beautiful niece Ramona (Lynn ChenLynn Chen
Lynn Chen is an American actress. Lynn Chen is best known for playing "Vivian Shing" in Sony Pictures Classic's feature film Saving Face, a role for which she won the "Outstanding Newcomer Award" at the 2006 Asian Excellence Awards.-Early life:...
) moves in. But once Jimmy sets his sights on stealing her from his best friend Tim (James Kyson Lee), he sees his intentions go hilariously awry.
Film Festivals
White on Rice became a festival favorite during the festival season of 2009. Its festival screenings included the Cleveland International Film FestivalCleveland International Film Festival
The Cleveland International Film Festival, first held in 1977, is the largest film festival in Ohio. The 2010 festival featured over 300 films. Since 1991 the festival has been held at Tower City Cinemas in downtown Cleveland.-Roxanne T...
, the Newport Beach Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
The Newport Beach Film Festival is a film festival in the United States held in Newport Beach, California, that showcases more than 350 films to more than 30,000 attendees annually....
, the Woodstock Film Festival
Woodstock Film Festival
The Woodstock Film Festival is an American film festival that was begun in 1999. The festival was first conceived as a part of the Woodstock '99 Music and Arts Festival, with movies being screened as part of that event.-History:...
and the São Paulo Film Festival. It was especially well received at Asian themed film festivals such as the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival – formerly known as VC FilmFest – is an annual film festival presented by Visual Communications . It was established in 1983 as a vehicle to promote Asian Pacific American and Asian international cinema. The festival fulfills a unique mission in...
where Dave Boyle
Dave Boyle
Dave Boyle is an American Director, Writer and Actor. He has Wrote and Directed the films Big Dreams Little Tokyo , which premiered at the AFI Festival in Hollywood, California, and which he stars in as the character "Boyd", White on Rice , Dave Boyle is an American Director, Writer and Actor. He...
and Joel Clark received awards for their screenplay
Screenplay
A screenplay or script is a written work that is made especially for a film or television program. Screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing. In them, the movement, actions, expression, and dialogues of the characters are also narrated...
and 13 year old Justin Kwong received an award for his acting, and the San Diego Asian Film Festival
San Diego Asian Film Festival
The San Diego Asian Film Festival is an annual event organized by the San Diego Asian Film Foundation. The festival was first held in 2000 at the University of San Diego by the Asian American Journalists Association of San Diego.-Organization Overview:...
where it won the Audience Award.
Release
The film was self distributed through director Boyle's company Tiger Industry Films and Variance FilmsVariance Films
Variance Films is a privately held film distribution company founded in 2008 that uses an innovative model of self-distribution combined with select elements of traditional theatrical distribution to allow filmmakers to achieve quality theatrical releases for their films...
and premiered on September 11, 2009 in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
at the Laemmle Sunset 5 and in Irvine. The film subsequently has traveled throughout the country playing in theaters in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hawaii, Salt Lake City, Denver, San Diego, and elsewhere as of this writing. A DVD release is scheduled for 2010.
Cast
- Hiroshi Watanabe - Jimmy
- Nae Yuuki - Aiko
- Mio Takada - Tak
- Lynn ChenLynn ChenLynn Chen is an American actress. Lynn Chen is best known for playing "Vivian Shing" in Sony Pictures Classic's feature film Saving Face, a role for which she won the "Outstanding Newcomer Award" at the 2006 Asian Excellence Awards.-Early life:...
- Ramona - James Kyson Lee - Tim
- Justin Kwong - Bob
- Pepe SernaPepe SernaPepe Serna is an American film actor and artist.Serna's first break in movies came in 1970 on the Roger Corman directed film Student Nurses. Over the years Serna has appeared in over 100 films, most notably Car Wash and Scarface directed by Brian De Palma, where he played Montana's friend Angel...
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