U.S. Short Film: Mr. Nguyen’s Promise | 美国短片

When 17-year old Robby comes out to his mother, she kicks him out. Now homeless, Robby goes to his English teacher, Mr. Nguyen (Mr. Win to his students) for safety. When Robby blames Mr. Nguyen for advising him to come out to his mom, Mr. Nguyen promises to take care of Robby. But a teacher’s promise only goes so far.

Credits

Matthew James Alexander: Director, Mistress Candi (2022). Hearing You Breathe (2022)
Steven Tran: Writer, The Code (2024), Mayor Julie (2021)
Denise Diaz: Producer, Platonic Love (2023), Everything I never said (2022), Hearing You Breathe (2022)
EJ Neri: Key Cast, “Robby”, Buzz Cut (2023), Dual Enrollment (2022), Tekken Bloodline (2022)
Steven Ty: Key Cast, “Mr. Nguyen”, Sin City Murders (2024), 7 days to Hell (2024), Mr. Raggerdy’s Funtime (2024)
John J. Jordan: Key Cast, “Principal James “, Karaganda: Red Mafia (2024), Top Gunner: Danger Zone (2022). Cypher (2022)
Chelsea Spirito: Key Cast, “Claire Diaz “, Nobody Walks in LA (2024), The Metal Detective (2023), A Tight Pen (2021)
Willis Hao: Key Cast, “Santee “, Ladylike! (2021)
Hazel Paroan: Key Cast, “Amelia “, Mrs. Davis (2023), Indoor Basketball (2023), The Barefoot Spirit (2019)
Marc Santa Maria: Key Cast”, Marco”Dancing with Maleeah, Pablo on Wheels (2011), Look Away (2010)

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