IFC to translate 'AMERICANese'
Pic to be released in 2007
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Movie is based on Shawn Wong's novel about Asian-American identity, "American Knees," which centers on the relationships between Chinese-American Raymond Ding and a number of his paramours.
Film, directed by Eric Byler ("Charlotte Sometimes"), won the audience award for narrative feature and the jury prize for ensemble acting at this year's South by Southwest Film Festival. Movie also screened at Hamptons Film Festival this month.
"AMERICANese" stars a number of well-known Asian-American actors, including Chris Tashima ("Visas and Virtue") as the main character as well as Joan Chen ("The Last Emperor"). Company is planning a 2007 release.
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