Sucker
Film Screening & Ticket Information
When & Where to See this Film!
LOCAL EXPRESS: A mixed bag from filmmakers across the city.
April 26, 2024 @ 2:00PM • MoMI Redstone
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Synopsis
Sucker is a short film that tells the story of two Chinese-American brothers as they navigate through their day in their hometown of Flushing, Queens. After Andy loses his job at a local parking garage, he must find a way to take care of his little brother, Tom Tom. Andy is confronted with the realities of being a caretaker, and must decide if his personal hopes and fantasies for what he believes is an ideal future are worth sacrificing to provide a better, more grounded life for his little brother.
Credits
Deni Cheng, Director
Deni Cheng, Writer
Kian Benjamin, Producer
Brendan Brulon, Producer
Rob Chen, Key Cast, “Andy”
John Yuyi, Key Cast, “Jenna”
Fenton Li, Key Cast, “Wally”
Stephen Lin, Key Cast, “Mr.Liu”
Hunter Zimny, Cinematographer
Luca Balser, Editor
Director Statement
I make films by and for people that inspire me the most. I strive to feature the people and places that we don’t get to see or hear on screen, with an emphasis on displaced youth, marginalized communities, and the Asian American experience. My style of cinema employs a spiritual approach to colorful, high-energy, slow cinema. I try to incorporate as much tenderness and freedom within my work. I think precision is brutal and so is hope; somewhere in this sweet spot— magic is found!
Director Biography
Deni Cheng is a filmmaker from New York City. Her debut short film titled BUCKO! premiered at Nitehawk Theater presented by NoBudge. Her short film Paradise won Best Narrative Short at Indie Memphis Film Festival 2020. Her music videos have been covered by publications such as Rolling Stone and Billboard. Along with her music videos and narrative films, her fashion production and casting work has been featured in i-D Magazine, Dazed, V Magazine and more. She is proud to have been awarded the Flies Collective 2021 grant for her upcoming short film, Sucker, about two Chinese American brothers from Flushing, Queens.
