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Model Minority (2012)
Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old, endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer.
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Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old, endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Lily Mariye
In Theaters:5/11/2012
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Runtime:94 minutes
Studio:Nice Girls Films
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