Ape
“A conflicted teenager has his inner-violence forcibly unsheathed by his charming, hot headed older brother who turns out to be the leader of an underground cult.”
Synopsis
Tortured by past trauma, Jonathan “JJ” Ming is haunted by visions of a dark basement where brutal violence unfolds — forearms crushing arteries, blood on teeth, skin striking skin. Amidst the chaos, one image lingers: the slanted eyes of Asian boys, staring back at him. His older brother Tommy leads him through a night of hostile encounters with drunk white men. Tommy — sharp, witty, and brutish — retaliates with violence, while JJ remains paralyzed. By dawn, JJ must confront his past or risk being buried in Tommy’s violent cult, trapped in a cycle of retribution.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Ting, Millicent Cho
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Ting
- Original Title
- Ape
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $11K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Ting, Millicent Cho
Benjamin Ting
Daniel Cho
Chi Tran
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Ting
Director
Millicent Cho
Director
Daniel Cho
Director of Photography
Hannah Tarr
Production Design
Benjamin Ting
Writer
Chi Tran
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ape about?
Tortured by past trauma, Jonathan “JJ” Ming is haunted by visions of a dark basement where brutal violence unfolds — forearms crushing arteries, blood on teeth, skin striking skin. Amidst the chaos, one image lingers: the slanted eyes of Asian boys, staring back at him. His older brother Tommy leads him through a night of hostile encounters with drunk white men. Tommy — sharp, witty, and brutish — retaliates with violence, while JJ remains paralyzed. By dawn, JJ must confront his past or risk being buried in Tommy’s violent cult, trapped in a cycle of retribution.
Who directed Ape?
Ape was directed by Benjamin Ting, Millicent Cho.
Who stars in Ape?
The principal cast of Ape includes Benjamin Ting, Daniel Klimek, Romo Lee, Nick Mauldin, Noah Livingston.
When was Ape released and how long is it?
Ape was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 20m.