The 29th Annual Asian American Showcase Opening Night Film: Forge

Event Date: May 7, 2026 (8:15 PM)

OPENING NIGHT FILM!

Directed by Jing Ai Ng and starring Brandon Soo Hoo, Andie Ju, and Kelly Marie Tran, "Forge" serves as the opening night selection for the 29th Annual Asian American Showcase, following siblings in a forgery ring coerced by a millionaire into creating counterfeit masterpieces while an FBI agent investigates their trail.

Forge

Directed by Jing Ai Ng
IG: @jingaingSiblings Raymond (Brandon Soo Hoo) and Coco Zhang (Andie Ju) run a forgery ring. Coerced by a disgraced millionaire, they create counterfeit masterpieces for their family's collection. FBI agent Emily Lee (Kelly Marie Tran) investigates a new string of art forgeries.

Official Selection: SXSW 2025

2025 | Narrative | USA | 114 mins | English, Cantonese | Digital

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