Synopsis

Witness the grind of organized crime as seen through the eyes of three low level Chinese mobsters in California. They deal with street thugs, customers, and problems as they prepare for a big score. Their leader, a woman named Ling, contemplates life outside the criminal world for the first time.

Artistic Theme

This gritty and dark crime drama, set in the sunny metropolis of San Diego, shows the seedy underbelly of American’s Finest City. This contrast between two different worlds parallels Ling’s emotional struggle within herself. Shot mostly in Mandarin and at night, it transports the viewer into a realm of organized crime most would never see.

Emotional Theme

The main emotional theme of the film is based on the main character Ling. She is the sensitive and reluctant warrior who feels trapped by her oppressive life as a member of organized crime.

The point of the movie is to show the sadness and anguish one can cause to him- or herself by entering into and staying involved in a life of crime.

Music

Our film will have several songs in the soundtrack including rap from China, classical Chinese folk from musician Liu Fang, an original delta blues song from the band West of Memphis, trance music from DJ Silicon Monk, and an ambient score throughout the film by Adam Lansky. We also have access to Los Angeles-based indie starlet Elisa Victoria.