We're Okay
Three precocious Vietnamese American siblings—Lucy, Kevin, and Eric—are home alone again, ready to make the most of their unsupervised time. What starts as a simple mission to make dinner quickly spirals into a disaster in the kitchen and some questionable decisions.
As their mother's return looms, the kids scramble to cover up the chaos they've created, banding together in a race against time to keep their little world intact... and keep their mother from worrying.
This comedic short is a look into an immigrant American childhood in the Bay Area, CA.
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Lucia TranDirector
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Lucia TranWriter
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Kady KamakateProducer
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Julia Sir WesterProducer
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Kady KamakatéProducer
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Jessica FoungProducer
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Audrey TruongKey Cast"Lucy"
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Chase FeldmanKey Cast"Kevin"
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Wyat ThaoKey Cast"Eric"
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Claudia NguyenKey Cast"Mom"
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Project Type:Short
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Production Budget:38,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States, United States
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Country of Filming:United States, United States
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Language:English, Vietnamese
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Shooting Format:Digital, Alexa Mini
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Aspect Ratio:1:55:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
Lucia is a filmmaker in Los Angeles who runs a production studio called Her Studio (www.herstudioco.com). She’s been doing this for over 10 years, and now she needs to stretch in-between takes.
Formerly, Lucia was a tween web developer, teen magazine editor, and a publicist. She’s so excited to be a professional storyteller.
When Lucia isn’t working, she’s listening to NPR, petting every dog she sees, and trying to figure out how to save the world from utter doom.
Growing up, I was obsessed with stories. I remember asking my mother if she had a happier childhood memory to share, and she flat out told me “no.”
I grew up with a blend of worlds - that of an immigrant family, and that of a 1st Generation American. This mix of cultures shaped not only my outlook on life, but also my chosen career.
From an early age, my siblings and I had to learn how to fend for ourselves. We encountered a lot of unexpected and often hilarious mishaps. From WWF-inspired wrestling matches to knife chases around our small apartment to lighting fires on our carpet, we did it all without our parents ever finding out.
“We’re Okay” is inspired by my childhood and the influence of my mom’s immigrant journey and single-parenthood. But especially about the resilience we found in each other.
It is a nostalgic, comedic trip, because I believe in finding humor even in times of struggle. Through this story, I want to celebrate the joy, chaos, and resourcefulness of the 1st Generation American families.
While this story is personal, I hope it is also widely relatable to anyone who has ever had to simply make it work. Because at the end of the day, we’ll be okay, even if we don’t have picture-perfect story to tell.
Lucia