
Gook
Directed by Justin Chon
Produced by Tunnel Post, Datari Turner Productions
A character-driven drama about an unlikely cross-racial family forged through crisis, grounded in the 1992 L.A. riots and the search for meaning amid economic struggle and social upheaval.
Eli and Daniel, two Korean American brothers who own a struggling women's shoe store, have an unlikely friendship with 11-year-old Kamilla. On the first day of the 1992 L.A. riots, the trio must defend their store—and contemplate the meaning of family, their personal dreams and the future.
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Questions people ask
Is Gook sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does Gook end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% of films.
Is Gook easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Gook violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Gook scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Gook
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Gook
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Gook, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Gook, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Gook, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































