Origin Story
“Every end has a beginning.”
Synopsis
When Kulap Vilaysack was 14, she took her father's side in an argument and her mother replied, "Why are you defending him? He's not your real dad." Twenty years later, she's finally ready to learn what that means. ORIGIN STORY is a feature-length, international quest with stops in Los Angeles, Minnesota, and Laos to meet the biological father she never knew. On the road, unforeseen revelations strike as hilarious or heartbreaking, rarely in between. An avid comic book reader with a vigilante character named after her in the DC Comics universe, she must summon the courage of Katharsis, because each question is another step out on a limb. ORIGIN STORY is a deeply personal but universally relevant tale of immigration, conflict, addiction, and personal responsibility. Interviewees in the film include extended family, husband Scott Aukerman, and close friends, like Sarah Silverman, Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael and Howard Kremer.
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Origin Story Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bentonville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 10, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kulap Vilaysack
- Screenplay & Story
- Kulap Vilaysack
- Original Title
- Origin Story
- Country of Origin
- Lao People's Democratic Republic, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Siamese Rose
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kulap Vilaysack
Kulap Vilaysack
June Diane Raphael
Department Leadership Roster
Kulap Vilaysack
Writer
Kulap Vilaysack
Director
June Diane Raphael
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Origin Story
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What is Origin Story about?
When Kulap Vilaysack was 14, she took her father's side in an argument and her mother replied, "Why are you defending him? He's not your real dad." Twenty years later, she's finally ready to learn what that means. ORIGIN STORY is a feature-length, international quest with stops in Los Angeles, Minnesota, and Laos to meet the biological father she never knew. On the road, unforeseen revelations strike as hilarious or heartbreaking, rarely in between. An avid comic book reader with a vigilante character named after her in the DC Comics universe, she must summon the courage of Katharsis, because each question is another step out on a limb. ORIGIN STORY is a deeply personal but universally relevant tale of immigration, conflict, addiction, and personal responsibility. Interviewees in the film include extended family, husband Scott Aukerman, and close friends, like Sarah Silverman, Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael and Howard Kremer.
Who directed Origin Story?
Origin Story was directed by Kulap Vilaysack.
Who stars in Origin Story?
The principal cast of Origin Story includes Kulap Vilaysack, Scott Aukerman, Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael, Howard Kremer.
When was Origin Story released and how long is it?
Origin Story was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Origin Story?
Origin Story holds official age classifications: CA: R.