“Films like GOLDEN DELICIOUS only come around once in a blue moon; something so sweet, pure, and insightful in the ways queer people use social media for both identity and dating.”
— Billy Ray Brewton, managing director of Three Dollar Bill Cinema
“…tender and genuine… shines a bright light on the power of authenticity.”
— Adrian Mack, Gail Johnson, Emma Jeffrey,
“Golden Delicious highlights so many important themes; coming out in an Asian family and in a time when social media can do more harm than good, the pressure Asian Canadian teens still feel from their parents to follow a path they didn’t necessarily choose, and most importantly this film gives Asian Canadian stories the spotlight they deserve… I loved this film so much!”
— Leanne McLaren,
“Golden Delicious offers positive queer Asian-Canadian representation.”
— Angelica Babiera,
“Golden Delicious finds another fresh angle on the familiar coming-of-age genre.”
— Cameron Scheetz,
ABOUT THE FILM
LOGLINE
When basketball-obsessed Aleks moves in across the street, Asian-Canadian teen Jake finds himself trying out for the basketball team to get his attention in this classic coming-of-age drama set in the digital age.
LONG SYNOPSIS
Everyone wants something from high school senior Jake: his father is pushing him to try out for the basketball team—an abandoned dream of his own—and his girlfriend wants to take their relationship to the next level.
But it’s not until Aleks, an openly gay teen with a love for basketball, moves in across the street that Jake begins to struggle with his own desires. To get closer to Aleks, Jake devotes himself to making the basketball team—only to realize it’s not basketball he really wants. Meanwhile, Jake finds out that his father is having an affair, which leaves him questioning his entire family foundation.
Distraught and confused, Jake pulls away—until he’s finally outed as gay. With the truth in the open, Jake and his father come to terms with the reality of their relationship and expectations for each other. At last able to find the courage to be himself, Jake is ready to face the future with his family and friends by his side.
Director Jason Karman
Writer Gorrman Lee
Producer Kristyn Stilling
Executive Producer Jason Karman
Editor Mike Jackson
Director of Photography Alfonso Chin
Production Designer Jordan Bent
Music Mary Ancheta
Cast Cardi Wong, Chris Carson, Parmiss Sehat, Ryan Mah, Leeah Wong, Claudia Kai, Jesse Hyde
FESTIVALS
2022: Vancouver International (World Premiere), Seattle Queer, Austin
AWARDS
Outstanding Feature Film, Outstanding Feature Director, Outstanding Feature Writer, Outstanding Feature Actor (Reelworld)
Audience Choice for Best Feature (Seattle Queer)
Best Canadian Feature, People’s Choice Best Overall Performance, People’s Choice Best Feature (Vancouver Asian), Audience Choice Award Best Comedy (Queer North), Jury Award Best Canadian Film (Queer North)
AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World
EXHIBITION FORMATS
DCP, Digital Download
PRESS KIT
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