Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA Tier 4 Low-Budget Agreement Rates
Deadline:
Apr 18, 2025
Shooting starts:
July 17, 2025
Shooting finishes:
July 20, 2025
Shooting locations:
TBD (Greater Toronto Area)
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
A devout Korean-Canadian mother's strict faith holds her family together-until her son's unsettling behavior and a long-held secret push them toward a violent reckoning.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Mrs. Kim | Female 30 - 50 Years old |
Description Mrs. Kim, a Korean immigrant in her early 40s, raised her son David alone, shaping his life through strict discipline and traditional values. Having faced many struggles, she clings to religion and structure, believing they offer stability and opportunity. Though her love for David is deep, her rigid methods often feel suffocating, creating tension between them.MUST BE FLUENT IN KOREAN, AND MIMIC BROKEN ENGLISH | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | David | Male 19 - 22 Years old |
Description David Kim is a young man torn between his mother's rigid, faith-driven expectations and the western society around him. Raised to suppress his emotions and desires, he struggles with guilt whenever he strays from the path set for him. Though outwardly composed, an inner turmoil festers as he longs for connection, understanding and the freedom ?? explore his true self.MUST SPEAK KOREAN AND ENGLISH FLUENTLY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Pastor Choi | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description Pastor Choi, a revered leader in the Korean church, is charismatic, well-spoken, and commands deep respect. He presents himself as a pillar of faith and integrity, but beneath his confident exterior lies a fear of exposure. A man of hypocrisy, he uses faith as a shield for his sins, embodying the corruption that can fester within religious institutions when power goes unchecked.MUST SPEAK KOREAN AND ENGLISH FLUENTLY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Manager | Male 40 - 50 Years old |
Description Stressed out manager dealing with a struggling restaurant | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Chef | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Chef of a struggling restaurant | ||