24th New York Asian Film Festival

July 11-27, 2025

Photo: © 2025 Jessica Liu

World Premiere

Better Life

When a groundbreaking medical procedure promises to turn slackers into overachievers, aging Chinese father sees it as his last chance to achieve the American Dream-through his unemployed adult daughter.

Director: Jessica Liu
Cast: Randall Park, Richard Ouyang, Terry Hu
Languages: English, Mandarin
2025; 11 min.; Digital
Country: USA

SCHEDULE:

Friday July 11, 4:45pm
Film at Lincoln Center

Shorts showcasing the transition into adulthood, and how a childlike presence still remains despite growing pains.