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Origin Story

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Actress and filmmaker Kulap Vilaysack embarks on an international quest to meet her biological father for the first time.
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Kimber Myers Los Angeles Times 05/10/2019
There's little self-editing here, giving the audience insight into her pain, an experience that is both moving and uncomfortable in its raw state. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness 07/06/2019
4.5/5
Starting out with the straight-forward intent of meeting her biological father, Vilaysack finds herself capturing a raw and emotional journey whose answers only create more questions. Go to Full Review Alan Ng Film Threat 05/15/2019
7.5/10
Origin Story makes the statement "you're not alone" and "you don't have to go through it alone." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/14/2019 Loved this documentary and Kulap’s story See more 06/11/2019 I loved it. It made me cry. I liked Kulap alot before and like her even more after seeing her story. See more 06/09/2019 I applaud Kulap for being so open with her story. This one is worth the watch. See more 06/07/2019 An awesome, intimate look at one person's true story. See more 06/07/2019 You may not know her, but you'll connect with her pain and story. The rawest and most intimate documentary you'll watch. See more Read all reviews
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Kulap Vilaysack

Director

Kulap Vilaysack

Self

Scott Aukerman

Self

Sarah Silverman

Self

Casey Wilson

Self

Howard Kremer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Actress and filmmaker Kulap Vilaysack embarks on an international quest to meet her biological father for the first time.
Director
Kulap Vilaysack
Producer
June Diane Raphael, Erica Kraus, Kulap Vilaysack
Screenwriter
Kulap Vilaysack
Distributor
Indie Rights
Production Co
Siamese Rose
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 10, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 13, 2019
Runtime
1h 46m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)