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Origin Story

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Origin Story

Released May 10, 2019

1h 46m

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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

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.

May 10, 2019

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

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.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 6, 2019

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

Origin Story makes the statement "you're not alone" and "you don't have to go through it alone."

Rated: 7.5/10

May 15, 2019

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Loved this documentary and Kulap’s story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/19

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Audience Member

I loved it. It made me cry. I liked Kulap alot before and like her even more after seeing her story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

I applaud Kulap for being so open with her story. This one is worth the watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

An awesome, intimate look at one person's true story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

You may not know her, but you'll connect with her pain and story. The rawest and most intimate documentary you'll watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Kulap Vilaysack

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Kulap Vilaysack

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Scott Aukerman

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Sarah Silverman

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Casey Wilson

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Howard Kremer

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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)

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