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Long Story Short(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-03-02
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Time: 0h 54m
Not your typical song and dance
Overview:
Tells the story of Larry and Trudie Long, a popular Asian American nightclub act of the '40s and '50s, told through the eyes of their daughter, actress Jodi Long.
Languages: Mandarin, English, Japanese.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Film News Now Foundation
Movie: Long Story Short
Top 5 Billed Cast
Jodi Long
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David Henry Hwang
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Tzi Ma
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Long Story Short, Director: Christine Choy, Writer: Jodi Long - Trailer
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