Snakehead
“An American crime saga.”
Synopsis
Sister Tse is brought to New York by a Snakehead, a human smuggler. Although she is indebted to the crime family responsible for her transport, her survival instincts help her gain favor with the matriarch, and she rises quickly in the ranks. Soon Tse must reconcile her success with her real reason for coming to America—to find the child that was taken from her. In the end, Sister Tse must draw on the strength she found in transforming her victimhood into power.
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SNAKEHEAD - Official Trailer (4K)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 29, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 29, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 1, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Evan Leong
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Leong
- Original Title
- Snakehead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions, Arowana Studios, 408 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evan Leong
Evan Leong
Department Leadership Roster
Evan Leong
Writer
Evan Leong
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snakehead
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What is Snakehead about?
Sister Tse is brought to New York by a Snakehead, a human smuggler. Although she is indebted to the crime family responsible for her transport, her survival instincts help her gain favor with the matriarch, and she rises quickly in the ranks. Soon Tse must reconcile her success with her real reason for coming to America—to find the child that was taken from her. In the end, Sister Tse must draw on the strength she found in transforming her victimhood into power.
Who directed Snakehead?
Snakehead was directed by Evan Leong.
Who stars in Snakehead?
The principal cast of Snakehead includes Shuya Chang, Jade Wu, Devon Diep, Sung Kang, Celia Au.
When was Snakehead released and how long is it?
Snakehead was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Snakehead?
Snakehead holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).