The Motel
"Out of Place in the Middle of Nowhere."
Originally released in 2005. The Motel is a drama/comedy film. directed by Michael Kang. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jeffrey Chyau, Sung Kang, and Jade Wu
Synopsis
Thirteen-year-old Ernest Chin lives and works at a sleazy hourly-rate motel on a strip of desolate suburban bi-way. Misunderstood by his family and blindly careening into puberty, Ernest befriends Sam Kim, a self-destructive yet charismatic Korean man who has checked in. Sam teaches the fatherless boy all the rites of manhood.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Motel about?
Thirteen-year-old Ernest Chin lives and works at a sleazy hourly-rate motel on a strip of desolate suburban bi-way. Misunderstood by his family and blindly careening into puberty, Ernest befriends ...
Who directed The Motel?
The Motel was directed by Michael Kang.
How long is The Motel?
The Motel has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was The Motel released?
The Motel was released on January 24, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Motel?
The main cast of The Motel includes Jeffrey Chyau, Sung Kang, Jade Wu, Samantha Futerman, Alexis Chang.