A story of actions and consequences regarding a Chinese-American cop. Director Aimee Long switches up the typical cop story and delivers one that is new with a unique perspective.
A young cop, Mike, is on patrol duty when his partner, Ryan, notices something that demands their attention. From there, the story and action escalate and at the end of the scene someone is unfortunately shot. Kenny Leu's portrayal of Mike is very honest and relatable. *It made me wonder what was going through his mind and why he did the things he did.
As the story continues, Mike has to deal with the initial shock and then figure out how to navigate through life after the event. Not only is he concerned about himself and his profession but also for his loved ones and those close to him. The strong storytelling and attention to detail lead to twists and turns that keep you glued to the screen. The cast was really dynamic and added a lot of depth to the story. *I was pleasantly surprised to see two well known on screen dads in this film.
The ending shows us just how similar we are on the inside(mentally and emotionally) though our outside(physically or our appearance) may suggest otherwise. It's quite a coincidence that a story, such as this one, is vital and relevant to this present time. Hopefully this film will allow more people to realize how similar we all are so that we can relate to each other and not hate. Maybe this is grounds where discussions and talking points arise and develop, leading to a better understanding of one another and hopefully progress.
If you're ready to be moved and intrigued, go see this film! And bring some friends too!!
