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Black Lips (2018)
Director: Adrian Chiarella
Cast: Jason Chong, Adam Marks, Alex Rowe
Runtime15 min
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Hong, a lonely Chinese immigrant, sells black market abalone at inflated prices and avoids connecting with people through a life of solitary ritual. He ventures to a remote part of the coast to track down his supplier where he meets Cain, a lonely gay man in a troubled relationship. With Cain’s help, Hong makes his way back to the city – and to a new understanding of his life.
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Black Lips (2018) is a critically acclaimed drama directed by Adrian Chiarella that explores themes of loneliness and isolation through the story of a Chinese immigrant. The film has not received any major awards recognition, but it has garnered positive audience reception with an average rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb.
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Director Adrian Chiarella's 2018 drama 'Black Lips' offers a thoughtful, nuanced portrayal of loneliness and human connection, driven by standout performances from Jason Chong and Adam Marks as two solitary individuals who forge an unlikely bond. With its meditative pacing and focus on character development, this film will particularly appeal to fans of intimate, character-driven stories that explore the complexities of the human experience.
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Black Lips is an American garage rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999.
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