Ms. Purple (2019) (original) (raw)
In the dark karaoke rooms of Los Angeles's Koreatown, Kasie works as a doumi girl, a young hostess paid to cater to rich businessmen. As she struggles to hide her troubles through soju-and-MDMA-fueled nights, her mind is focused on one thing: earning enough tips to continue providing for her bedridden father. When her father's caretaker unexpectedly quits, Kasie seeks help from her estranged brother, and the siblings are forced to reconnect and reconcile their years long separation.
In the dark karaoke rooms of Los Angeles's Koreatown, Kasie works as a doumi girl, a young hostess paid to cater to rich businessmen. As she struggles to hide her troubles through soju-and-MDMA-fueled nights, her mind is focused on one thing: earning enough tips to continue providing for her bedridden father. When her father's caretaker unexpectedly quits, Kasie seeks help from her estranged brother, and the siblings are forced to reconnect and reconcile their years long separation. (less)
Director: Justin Chon
Writers: Justin Chon, Chris Dinh
Starring: Tiffany Chu, Teddy Lee, Octavio Pisano, Jake Choi, Jun Kim
Producer: Alan Pao
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Review by Brian Orndorf, September 19, 2019
8 / 10
After breaking through with his 2017 L.A. Riots drama, �Gook,� co-writer/director Justin Chon returns with �Ms. Purple,� which remains interested in violence, only here the struggle largely remains internalized. Observing the interplay and emotional processing occurring between two siblings dealing with their comatose father, Chon remains with a limited budget but strives to go as deep as possible, exploring pure behaviors from frustrated characters as they confront disappointment and shame, trying to keep up with the world while sinking into depression. �Ms. Purple� is a heavy picture but a s ...read more...
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