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Scene from Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)
Scene Details
| Duration: 83 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 80 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1920x1080 | Added: 2017-Jan-04 |
Actresses in this Scene
Ariadne Shaffer
Career
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Full Biography
Ariadne Shaffer, born July 17, 1972 in Libby, Montana, attended Franklin High School in Seattle, Washington and graduated in 1990. She developed an interest in acting at a young age, managing a small independent theater called A Contemporary Theater in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood. After obtaining an acting degree from the University of Washington, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career in film. There, she co-founded The Sacred Fools Theater Company and acted in various productions. Apart from acting, Shaffer works as a bookkeeper at The Library, Inc., a tax preparation company. She married Constantine Singer, her high school sweetheart, and has a daughter named Kizziah.
About the Movie: Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)
Release Year: 2002
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Завтра повезет больше
Director: Justin Lin
Writer: Ernesto Foronda, Fabian Marquez, Justin Lin
Production & Genre
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Companies: Cherry Sky Films, Day O Productions, Hudson River Entertainment, MTV Films, Paramount Pictures, Trailing Johnson Productions
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: high school, high school student, petty crimes
Story
In 'Better Luck Tomorrow', a group of over-achieving Asian-American high school seniors become involved in petty crimes for thrills and profit. Led by Ben Manibag (Parry Shen), the group includes Virgil (Jason Tobin), Steve (Jerry Rice Jr.), Han (John Cho), and Daric (Roger Park). They start by cheating on exams, but their activities escalate when they begin selling stolen test answers to classmates. Their criminal pursuits bring them into contact with Sophie (Sung Kang), a fellow student who introduces them to more serious crimes. The group becomes involved in identity theft, forgery, and even armed robbery, taking advantage of their intelligence and charm to commit these acts. Their criminal enterprise comes to a head when they attempt to steal money from a gangster named Big Chick (Garette Patrick Harden). The heist goes wrong, leading to a violent confrontation that forces the group to face the consequences of their actions.
Summary
'Better Luck Tomorrow' is a 2002 American drama film directed by Justin Lin. Set in the United States, the film explores the lives of high-achieving Asian-American teenagers who become involved in petty crimes as an outlet for their frustrations and a way to gain power and status. The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of teenage life and its exploration of themes such as identity, race, and ambition.