Premiered at Sundance, Shortcomings is a delightful romantic-comedy delivered by first time director Randall Park, based on the graphic novel by Adrian Tomine. From the first scene, it squarely expands the lens of Asians and Asian Americans from the Crazy Rich Asians mystique to a rom-com story in Berkeley and New York City with unique, yet relatable characters that happen to be Asian American. There's a deliberate intimacy created with conversations at regular diners, restaurants, and bars, in search of love, growth, and challenging conversations. Justin Min brings wonderful nuance to what could've otherwise been a caricature in different hands. Sherry Cola and Ally Miki are exceptional. I loved this movie.
Review of Shortcomings
