Parachutes
"Dying for the American Dream."
Parachutes is a thriller/horror film. directed by Leslie Alejandro. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sherry Cola, Monica Potter, and Laura Im
Synopsis
After losing her sister in a tragic accident, Korean teen, Youngwon Park (17), is admitted into a foreign exchange student program by her parents with hopes of reforming her into an ideal daughter. Landing in a small, Midwestern U.S. town, Youngwon finds herself at a trailer park living under the roof of her heavy-handed host mom named George. George requires Youngwon to abide by stringent rules and a never-ending list of grueling chores. No white picket fence. No television. No Statue of Liberty. No land of the free. Cut off from the rest of the world, Youngwon bonds with Keiko - a Japanese exchange student also living in this mobile hell home. Together, they must learn to communicate in order to protect each other from George's wrath. This is a story of survival. While under George's delusion of the perfect family, how much can these girls endure in order to achieve their American Dreams?
Quick Facts
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Alejandro Films
- Team Basco Production
- Game Night Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parachutes about?
After losing her sister in a tragic accident, Korean teen, Youngwon Park (17), is admitted into a foreign exchange student program by her parents with hopes of reforming her into an ideal daughter....
Who directed Parachutes?
Parachutes was directed by Leslie Alejandro.
How long is Parachutes?
Parachutes has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
Who are the main actors in Parachutes?
The main cast of Parachutes includes Sherry Cola, Monica Potter, Laura Im, Haruka Igarashi, Megan Amram.