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| Created Date | May 06, 2019 | |
| Expiration Date | June 17, 2019 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| City | Los Angeles | |
| Location | Los Angeles | |
| Project Type | Short Film, Union or non-union, PAID | |
| Project Title | Magic Kingdom | |
Description:
The story is set in 1997 against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s handover to China. Kit, a middle-aged single parent, brings his son from Hong Kong to California under the pretense of visiting Disneyland. The son, Chun, comes to realize the real intention of the trip is for his own adoption.
Breakdown:
| Role Name | Gender | Ethnicity | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chun | Male | Asian | 7-12 | Chun is a cheeky, playful, full of energy and naivety plus he is fearless. Sometimes his courage gets him into trouble, but he knows when he needs to be smart. In contrast to his father, the son carries an attitude of optimism and reacts to his new surrounding with curiosity and openness. ** ROLE CALLS FOR AN ACTOR THAT IS FLUENT IN CANTONESE, NO EXCEPTIONS AS ROLE WILL BE DONE IN BOTH CANTONESE AND ENGLISH!!!*** |
| Kit | Male | Asian | 35-40 | Kit is a loving father who wants to do everything in his power to provide a better future for his son, and America represents just that. Kit is serious, stoic, strict, desperate and at times somewhat oppressive. He loves his homeland and all it has to offer, but as a lower class man, he is unable to provide the means to raise his child and to provide him with the best future possible. But at the end of the day, he has good intentions in his heart, or at least what he deems to be good. ** ROLE CALLS FOR AN ACTOR THAT IS FLUENT IN CANTONESE, NO EXCEPTIONS AS ROLE WILL BE DONE IN CANTONESE!!!*** |
| Uncle Soo | Male | Asian | 40-60 | Heavy build, above-average height. Uncle So has been a long time friend of the father and is the godfather to the son. An easy going man who doesn’t mind taking risks and is open to change. He embraces his new home - evident in his eagle tattoo and his combining of English into his native language. He stands as a contrast to the father, with his down to earth attitude and his ability to connect with children. ** ROLE CALLS FOR AN ACTOR THAT IS FLUENT IN CANTONESE, NO EXCEPTIONS AS ROLE WILL BE DONE IN BOTH CANTONESE AND ENGLISH!!!*** |
| Auntie Mei | Female | Asian | 35-60 | Auntie Mei is a second-generation Chinese immigrant in America, which is the main reason why Uncle immigrated here as well. She is a detailed thinker, taking into account the responsibilities and repercussions when making decisions. At times, she seems like a mother figure to the Uncle, looking out for him when he makes any rash decisions. ** ROLE CALLS FOR AN ACTOR THAT IS FLUENT IN CANTONESE, OR MANDARIN, NO EXCEPTIONS AS ROLE WILL BE DONE IN BOTH CANTONESE AND ENGLISH!!!*** |
