Take Out


1h 28m 2004

Brief Synopsis

A day-in-the-life of Ming Ding, an illegal Chinese immigrant working as a deliveryman for a Chinese take-out shop in New York City. Ming is behind with his payments on his huge debt to the smugglers who brought him to the US. The collectors have given him until the end of the day to deliver the mone

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
CAVU Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

A day-in-the-life of Ming Ding, an illegal Chinese immigrant working as a deliveryman for a Chinese take-out shop in New York City. Ming is behind with his payments on his huge debt to the smugglers who brought him to the US. The collectors have given him until the end of the day to deliver the money that is due. After borrowing most from friends and relatives, Ming realizes that the remainder must come from the day's delivery tips. In order to do so, he must make more than double his average daily income.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2004
Distribution Company
CAVU Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Nominated for the 2008 Spirit Awards' John Cassavetes Award by Film Independent (FIND).

Released in United States Summer June 6, 2008

Released in United States September 19, 2008

Released in United States January 2004

Released in United States August 2004

Shown at Slamdance Film Festival January 17-24, 2004.

Shown at the Urbanworld Film Festival August 4-8, 2004.

Released in United States Summer June 6, 2008 (NY)

Released in United States September 19, 2008 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States January 2004 (Shown at Slamdance Film Festival January 17-24, 2004.)

Released in United States August 2004 (Shown at the Urbanworld Film Festival August 4-8, 2004.)