Advantageous

2015 1h 32m EN

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6.0

MID

★6.0TMDB · 168

Science FictionDrama

Synopsis

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In a near-future city where soaring opulence overshadows economic hardship, Gwen and her daughter, Jules, do all they can to hold on to their joy, despite the instability surfacing in their world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Jacqueline Kim
Gwen
James Urbaniak
Fisher
Freya Adams
Gwen 2.0
Ken Jeong
Han
Jennifer Ehle
Isa Cryer
Samantha Kim
Jules
Troi Zee
Amanda
Olivia Horton
Sarai

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jennifer Phang
Writers: Jennifer Phang, Jacqueline Kim
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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AWARDS

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Directed by Jennifer Phang, shot by Richard Wong. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Timo Chen. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sean Gillane shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jacqueline Kim and James Urbaniak and Freya Adams carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3090670 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jennifer Phang directs. Richard Wong behind the camera. Timo Chen scores. Sean Gillane cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 11 years ago.
2Directed by Jennifer Phang, shot by Richard Wong. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Timo Chen. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Sean Gillane shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jacqueline Kim and James Urbaniak and Freya Adams carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3090670 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.