Elias
“It's okay if you go.”
Synopsis
On the night of his 21st birthday, a Korean-American son burdened by years of silent sacrifice spirals through Koreatown-haunted by the fear of becoming the father who left, and desperate to know if letting go is the only way to finally keep his promise to stay.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Premiered at the USC APFF
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Chae
- Original Title
- Elias
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Chae
Jin Wang
Emma Davis Williams, Nicolas Chae
Emma Davis Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Emma Davis Williams
Producer
Jin Wang
Director of Photography
Nicolas Chae
Director
Emma Davis Williams
Editor
Nicolas Chae
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Elias.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elias
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elias about?
On the night of his 21st birthday, a Korean-American son burdened by years of silent sacrifice spirals through Koreatown-haunted by the fear of becoming the father who left, and desperate to know if letting go is the only way to finally keep his promise to stay.
Who directed Elias?
Elias was directed by Nicolas Chae.
Who stars in Elias?
The principal cast of Elias includes Paul Syre, Sook Hyung Yang, Luke Kim, Sean Choi, Bianca Zhou.
When was Elias released and how long is it?
Elias was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elias?
Elias holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).