Origin Story at Chicago Asian American Showcase

Directed by Kulap Vilaysack
United States / 2018 / 108 minutes

When actress and comedian Kulap Vilaysack was 14, she took her father’s side in an argument and her mother replied, ‘Why are you defending him? He’s not your real dad.’ Twenty years later, she’s finally ready to explore the meaning of her mother’s response. With stops in Los Angeles, Minnesota, and Laos, Kulap journeys to meet the biological father she never knew. On the road, unforeseen revelations strike as hilarious or heartbreaking, rarely in between. ORIGIN STORY is a deeply personal but universally relevant tale of immigration, conflict, and personal responsibility.

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About FAAIM
The Foundation for Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM) is an organization that celebrates emerging Asian American creative talent. We accomplish this by hosting various events including the annual Asian American Showcase in Chicago, and supporting artists in building a grassroots audience for their work.