The Purple Onion
Synopsis
Inspired by the standup acts of real life Chinese American comedian Edwin Li, a young man in San Francisco spirals downward into disappointment until he finds solace in a brief sexual encounter with an older woman to whom he may or may not be related.
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- Director
- Matt Szymanowski
- Original Title
- The Purple Onion
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
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What is The Purple Onion about?
Inspired by the standup acts of real life Chinese American comedian Edwin Li, a young man in San Francisco spirals downward into disappointment until he finds solace in a brief sexual encounter with an older woman to whom he may or may not be related.
Who directed The Purple Onion?
The Purple Onion was directed by Matt Szymanowski.
Who stars in The Purple Onion?
The principal cast of The Purple Onion includes Edwin Li, Noreen Li, Ross Turner, Ayelette Robinson, Evgeniya Shobolova.
When was The Purple Onion released and how long is it?
The Purple Onion was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 20m.