Phony
Synopsis
Sunny, a young Asian American woman with anger management issues, returns home to the San Gabriel Valley seeking respite from her recent career failures - but a simple grocery shopping trip with her mother may prove more than she can handle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jess Dela Merced
- Screenplay & Story
- Jess Dela Merced
- Original Title
- Phony
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Powderkeg Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jess Dela Merced
Jess Dela Merced
Ante Cheng
Noel Diaz De Rivera
Paul Feig, Laura Allen Fischer, Kesila Childers, Jesse Schiller
Department Leadership Roster
Joanna David
Costume Design
Jess Dela Merced
Director
Jess Dela Merced
Writer
Jesse Schiller
Producer
Noel Diaz De Rivera
Editor
Ante Cheng
Director of Photography
Lee Yong-ok
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phony
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What is Phony about?
Sunny, a young Asian American woman with anger management issues, returns home to the San Gabriel Valley seeking respite from her recent career failures - but a simple grocery shopping trip with her mother may prove more than she can handle.
Who directed Phony?
Phony was directed by Jess Dela Merced.
Who stars in Phony?
The principal cast of Phony includes Jess Dela Merced, Princess Punzalan, Elaina Wang, Kristina Wong, Kyle Mizono.
When was Phony released and how long is it?
Phony was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 9m.