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Lucky Star

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When reformed gambler Lucky falls victim to a tax scam, he returns to playing poker to make the money back. Meanwhile, his family tries to make ends meet by resorting to their own morally dubious strategies. Lucky Star is a family drama about fatherly love, deceit, and redemption, and a slice of life from the Chinese-prairie diaspora.
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Rachel Ho The Asian Cut Heartfelt performances across the ensemble and a compelling narrative render 'Lucky Star' a worthwhile character study and exploration of overcoming our mistakes and the scars left behind. Rated: 3.5/5 May 14, 2025 Full Review Josh Bell Crooked Marquee McKercher keeps the movie at a steady simmer of unease, while exploring complex family dynamics that go beyond Lucky's addiction issues. Rated: B May 6, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis When reformed gambler Lucky falls victim to a tax scam, he returns to playing poker to make the money back. Meanwhile, his family tries to make ends meet by resorting to their own morally dubious strategies. Lucky Star is a family drama about fatherly love, deceit, and redemption, and a slice of life from the Chinese-prairie diaspora.
Director
Gillian McKercher
Producer
Guillaume Carlier, Amanda Verhagen, Matt Drake, Nicola Waugh
Screenwriter
Gillian McKercher
Production Co
Kino Sum Productions, Notable
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m
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