Riceboy Sleeps
Synopsis
In the 1990s, an immigrant single mother raises her teenage son in the Canadian suburbs, determined to provide a better life for him than the one she left behind in South Korea.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-02
Top Cast
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Choi Seung-yoon
So-Young
Ethan Hwang
Dong-Hyun
Dohyun Noel Hwang
Child Dong-Hyun
Anthony Shim
Simon
Hunter Dillon
Harry
Jerina Son
Mi-Sun
Kang In-sung
Won-Shik / In-Shik
Choi Jong-ryul
Grandpa
Lee Yong-nyeo
Grandma
Kendra Anderson
Miss Jane
Elizabeth Wainwright Molinares
Child Ashley
Sawyer Proulx
Stewart
Sawyer Fraser
Jimmy
Sara Halliburton
Nicole
Pavlina Kaye Hladik
Sarah
Leslie Parmar
Sundeep
Gabriela Reynoso
Rosa
Bryce Hodgson
Larry
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festiva
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Shim
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Shim
- Original Score
- Andrew Yong Hoon Lee
- Original Title
- Riceboy Sleeps
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Lonesome Heroes Productions, A Lasting Dose Productions, Kind Stranger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Shim
Anthony Shim
Andrew Yong Hoon Lee
Christopher Lew
Anthony Shim
Anthony Shim, Rebecca Steele, Bryan Demore, Giuliana Bertuzzi, Charlie Kerr
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Shim
Director
Anthony Shim
Writer
Anthony Shim
Editor
Anthony Shim
Producer
Rebecca Steele
Producer
Christopher Lew
Director of Photography
Andrew Yong Hoon Lee
Original Music Composer
Bryan Demore
Producer
Louisa Birkin
Production Design
Lovisa Drever
Costume Design
Eric Gambini
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joel McGowan
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riceboy Sleeps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riceboy Sleeps about?
In the 1990s, an immigrant single mother raises her teenage son in the Canadian suburbs, determined to provide a better life for him than the one she left behind in South Korea.
Who directed Riceboy Sleeps?
Riceboy Sleeps was directed by Anthony Shim.
Who stars in Riceboy Sleeps?
The principal cast of Riceboy Sleeps includes Choi Seung-yoon, Ethan Hwang, Dohyun Noel Hwang, Anthony Shim, Hunter Dillon.
When was Riceboy Sleeps released and how long is it?
Riceboy Sleeps was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Riceboy Sleeps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riceboy Sleeps was composed by Andrew Yong Hoon Lee.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riceboy Sleeps?
Riceboy Sleeps holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).