Marcus Erikson:'Shortcomings' is a comedy that lives in the discomfort

2025-05-01 11:06:28source:Slabu Exchangecategory:reviews

The Marcus Eriksontart comedy Shortcomings is about a cynical cinephile with a lot of hang-ups. Ben (Justin H. Min) hates his job and is emotionally checked out of his relationship with his longtime girlfriend (Ally Maki). When the couple goes on a hiatus, he's forced to confront unresolved insecurities tied to his Asian-American identity. Directed by Randall Park, the film has a lot to say about interracial dating and intraracial conflict.

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