"Never underestimate an overachiever."

2003

1h 41m

6.2(105 votes)

Crime

Drama

Romance

Overview

A group of over-achieving Asian-American high school seniors enjoy a power trip when they dip into extra-curricular criminal activities.

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Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Parry Shen

Ben Manibag

Acting

Jason Tobin

Virgil Hu

Acting

Sung Kang

Han Lue

Acting

Karin Anna Cheung

Stephanie Vandergosh

Acting

Roger Fan

Daric Loo

Acting

Jerry Mathers

Biology Teacher

Acting

John Cho

Steve Choe

Acting

Aaron Takahashi

Takashi

Acting

Darian Weiss

Kenny Vandergosh

Acting

Ariadne Shaffer

Rachel

Acting

James Isaac Barry

Porn Jock

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Shirley Jean Anderson

Hot Dog Planet Costumer

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Alden Ray

Ulden

Directing

Justin Lin

Jock (Uncredited)

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