CinemaOSMovie · 2020 · 1h 9m

Curtain Up!

When Dreams and Identity Take the Stage

80%(1)IMDbDocumentary

Curtain Up! follows elementary school kids in New York’s Chinatown as they prepare for a production and begin to discover themselves. Behind the scenes, they face families’ expectations and uncertainties post-graduation. Interestingly, it is through rehearsing for this American favorite that these kids come to grapple with their Chinese roots.

Directed byKelly Ng, Tong Hui

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 9m
Language
EN
Released
September 30, 2020
Studios
Downtown Community Television Center

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CURTAIN UP! Trailer - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

CURTAIN UP! Trailer - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

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Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
William Cui

William Cui

Himself

Charlotte Wang

Charlotte Wang

Herself

Alvin Wu

Alvin Wu

Himself

Jack Lau

Jack Lau

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Kelly Ng
Kelly Ng
Tong Hui
Tong Hui

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