About this movie
Filipino-American high school student Ben (Dante Basco) works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son--who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA--will become a doctor. The eighteenth birthday party of Ben's sister, Rose, sets off a comedic and touching series of events and family struggles that will in turn determine young Ben's future. This fresh independent production from Gene Cajayon presents a lighthearted and warm coming-of-age tale filtered through the eyes of an American subculture rarely seen on film.
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Quick facts
Year
2000
Runtime
1h 28m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.0/10
Votes
8
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$1.0M
Cast
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Questions about The Debut
How long is The Debut?
The Debut has a runtime of 1h 28m (1 hour and 28 minutes).
Who directed The Debut?
The Debut was directed by Gene Cajayon and released in 2000.
What genre is The Debut?
The Debut is a Drama film (2000).
Who stars in The Debut?
The cast of The Debut includes Dante Basco, Jayson Schaal, Brian Card, Mindy Spence, Nicole Hawkyard.
What is the TMDB rating for The Debut?
The Debut has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 8 votes.
