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The Purple Onion

  • 2014
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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The Purple Onion (2014)
ComedyDrama

Inspired by the standup acts of real life Chinese American comedian Edwin Li, a young man in San Francisco spirals downward into disappointment until he finds solace in a brief sexual encoun... Read allInspired by the standup acts of real life Chinese American comedian Edwin Li, a young man in San Francisco spirals downward into disappointment until he finds solace in a brief sexual encounter with an older woman to whom he may or may not be related.Inspired by the standup acts of real life Chinese American comedian Edwin Li, a young man in San Francisco spirals downward into disappointment until he finds solace in a brief sexual encounter with an older woman to whom he may or may not be related.

  • Director
    • Matt Szymanowski
  • Writers
    • Edwin Li
    • Matt Szymanowski
  • Stars
    • Edwin Li
    • Noreen Lee
    • Carla Clay
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    16
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    • Director
      • Matt Szymanowski
    • Writers
      • Edwin Li
      • Matt Szymanowski
    • Stars
      • Edwin Li
      • Noreen Lee
      • Carla Clay
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Edwin Li
    • Johnny
    Noreen Lee
    Noreen Lee
    • Jeanie
    Carla Clay
    • Counselor Lady
    Vint Carmona
    Vint Carmona
    • Ken
    Larry Krone
    • Larry Krone
    Ross Turner
    Ross Turner
    • Restaurant Manager
    Sal Calanni
    • Taller Coworker
    Mark Chernyavsky
    • Professional on Bus
    Geo Epsilanty
    • Bible Reader on Bus
    Lynn Gentry
    • Best Friend
    Montgomery Paulsen
    • Chuck - the Club Booker
    Ayelette Robinson
    Ayelette Robinson
    • Megan
    • Director
      • Matt Szymanowski
    • Writers
      • Edwin Li
      • Matt Szymanowski
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    • Release date
      • May 19, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Poland
    • Official site
      • The Purple Onion on Amazon Prime Video
    • Languages
      • Chinese
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cinemation Studios
      • Fixafilm
      • Rhetoric Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 15m(75 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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