Gook Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jul. 4, 2017

Gook

Release Date: Friday, August 18, 2017 Limited

Director: Justin Chon

Starring: Simone Baker • Justin Chon • David So • Curtiss Cook • Omono Okojie

N/A Drama 1 hr, 34 m

3.67 / 5.0

73% WILL SEE 27% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Eli (Chon) and Daniel (So) are two Korean American brothers that run their late father’s shoe store in a predominantly African American community of Los Angeles. These two brothers strike up a unique and unlikely friendship with an 11-year-old African American girl, Kamilla (Baker). As Daniel dreams of becoming a recording artist and Eli struggles to keep the store afloat, racial tensions build to a breaking point in L.A. as the “infamous” L.A. Riots break out.

Drama

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Who stars in Gook – Cast List

Who is making Gook – Crew List

A look at Gook behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Justin Chon last helmed Blue Bayou and Ms. Purple. The film's writer Justin Chon last penned Blue Bayou and Ms. Purple.

Director: Justin Chon
Screenwriter: Justin Chon
Producer: Justin Chon

Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Gook

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2017

Completed

Changed Gook movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 34 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Gook Trailers and Clips

Gook

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Gook Release Date: When was the film released?

Gook was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 18 , 2017. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including The Hitman's Bodyguard, Shot Caller and What Happened to Monday?. As a limited release, Gook was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Gook is currently being determined. Stay tuned!