Asian Persuasion

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Asian Persuasion

R

2023

1h 33m

Romance

Comedy

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An underachiever comes up with an outlandish plan to avoid alimony obligations to his fashion executive former wife.

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

Aug 18

2/5

The film doesn’t exactly cover itself in glory, a shame considering Tolentino’s evident zeal for promoting Asian representation.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

Mar 28

Probably should've been a little bit more subtle... But cute? Yes, ridiculously cute.

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Lauren Hayataka

The Asian Cut

Jul 23

2.5/5

Its reliance on crude humour and over-the-top gags dulls what could have been a more compelling story of love, regret, and self-discovery.

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Marlon Wallace

The M Report (WBOC.com)

Jul 12

For anyone who was a child of the 90's, you most likely remember Spielberg's Hook and how dynamic [Dante] Basco was, even as a teenager. Here, he's more a muted, girl dad. It's a different and more subtle performance that Asian American men rarely get.

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Grace Han

Asian Movie Pulse

May 5

In this saccharine romantic dramedy of errors, savor the ube pancakes and garlic rice while you enjoy the light-hearted ride.

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Martin Carr

martincarr.co.uk

Apr 2

Asian Persuasion works best putting universal themes at the centre of the story. It helps that the ensemble is charismatic and committed to the material, but giving this story an emotional core that connects with audiences, makes it something special.

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Seng

Mar 28

Go watch it! Sort of cheesy but there is a theme and a good one at that. Worth watching it!

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Brad P

Mar 26

Excellent film. Very likeable characters. Parts funny and other parts touching. Enjoyed it!

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Rancisco B

Mar 26

Great story! In a time after the actors and writers strike, I most movies didnt have a great story. I was glad this was entertaining and worth a watch.

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Marvin

Mar 23

Great movie. Filipino community representation at its best.

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GREGORY

12/13/2023

Excellent storyline and cast !

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R C.

@originalsalt Oct 22

Rented on Fandango for $3.99. Applaud the Director for partnering with ABS on getting this made. But…The casting. Off. The transitions. Off. The sound design. Off. Cinematography. Off. Basic things like conversations drowned out by the music. I appreciate the attempt, and I want to feel differently for the culture. But let’s be honest. This is a below mid movie and a major disappointment considering the Director’s resume.

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Synopsis

An underachiever comes up with an outlandish plan to avoid alimony obligations to his fashion executive former wife.

Director: Jhett Tolentino
Producer: Mike Ang, Jhett Tolentino
Screenwriter: Mike Ang
Distributor: Jhett Tolentino Productions
Production Co: Jhett Tolentino Productions, Planet X Studios
Rating: R (Drug Use|Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 8, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 33m

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