The Debut
"One night can change a lifetime."
Originally released in 2000. The Debut is a drama film. directed by Gene Cajayon. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dante Basco, Jayson Schaal, and Brian Card
Synopsis
Filipino-American high school student Ben (Dante Basco) works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son--who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA--will become a doctor. The eighteenth birthday party of Ben's sister, Rose, sets off a comedic and touching series of events and family struggles that will in turn determine young Ben's future. This fresh independent production from Gene Cajayon presents a lighthearted and warm coming-of-age tale filtered through the eyes of an American subculture rarely seen on film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)
- National Asian American Telecommunications Association
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Debut about?
Filipino-American high school student Ben (Dante Basco) works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son--who has won a pre-m...
Who directed The Debut?
The Debut was directed by Gene Cajayon.
How long is The Debut?
The Debut has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Debut released?
The Debut was released on May 18, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Debut?
The main cast of The Debut includes Dante Basco, Jayson Schaal, Brian Card, Mindy Spence, Nicole Hawkyard.