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Jamojaya

2023 1h 30m EN
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Synopsis
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A rapper with a rising career hires a US manager and label, taking over from his father who has steered it to date.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Justin Chon
Writers
Justin Chon, Maegan Houang
Languages
English, Indonesian
Countries
Hong Kong, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Indonesian.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Hong Kong, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Justin Chon, shot by Ante Cheng. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Roger Suen. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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ERA

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Editor Reynolds Barney 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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Rich Brian and Yayu Unru and Kate Lyn Sheil carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Justin Chon directs. Ante Cheng behind the camera. Roger Suen scores. Reynolds Barney cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Hong Kong, United States of America. Dialogue in English, Indonesian.

Trivia

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  • 190 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 3 years ago.
  • 3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Indonesian.
  • 4International production across 2 countries: Hong Kong, United States of America.
  • 5Directed by Justin Chon, shot by Ante Cheng. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 6Original score by Roger Suen. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 7Editor Reynolds Barney shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 8Rich Brian and Yayu Unru and Kate Lyn Sheil carry the top of the cast.
  • 9IMDB entry: tt15669052 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 10Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Ante Cheng
Original score
Roger Suen
Editing
Reynolds Barney
Production design
Bo Koung Shin
Costume design
Eunice Jera Lee
Makeup / hair
Jordann Aguon
Sound
Rick Ash
Runtime
90 min Β· 1h 30m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Production companies

Who made it

  • 88rising

    88rising

    US

  • Tunnel Post

    Tunnel Post

    US

  • Island Film Group

    Island Film Group

    US

  • ST

    Stars Collective Group

    HK

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerJustin Chon
  • Co-Executive ProducerEkaterina Baker
  • ProducerAlex Chi
  • ProducerYamato Cibulka
  • ProducerJoseph Dang
  • Executive ProducerLuke Daniels
  • Co-Executive ProducerJeff Handel
  • Co-ProducerGrace Kao
  • Co-Executive ProducerBrendan Kenney
  • Co-Executive ProducerKim Sae-mi
  • Co-Executive ProducerSaerom Kim
  • Executive ProducerChris Lee
  • Executive ProducerAlex Lin
  • Executive ProducerPeter Luo
  • ProducerDavid Matheny
  • Co-ProducerKent Matsuoka
  • ProducerAlan Pao
  • Executive ProducerFrank Ponce
  • Executive ProducerJennifer J. Pritzker
  • Executive ProducerJim Rine
  • ProducerShaun S. Sanghani
  • Executive ProducerKyle Stroud
  • Executive ProducerRandy Toll
  • Executive ProducerSteven Toll

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • rapper
  • hawaii
  • death of brother
  • father son relationship

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2023-01-22Β· Sundance Film Festival
  • Premiere2023-03-31Β· Hawai'i International Film Festival
  • Premiere2023-04-27Β· San Diego Asian Film Festival
  • Premiere2023-05-12Β· Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

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