The Bird Who Could Fly

Arthur, a young Korean-American, tries to manage one brother, sentenced to spend his life in jail; his other brother, a drug addict; and pressure from their Korean-born mother.

Cast

Joe Seo

as Arthur Lee

Vivian Bang

as Sung Lee

Rob Yang

as Kenny Lee

Jack Yang

as Johnny Lee

Lombardo Boyar

as Deputy Lombardo

Ayden Saveng

as Young Arthur

Ethan Josh Lee

as Young Kenny

Josh Tri

as Young Johnny

Ken Takemoto

as Elder Park

Bradley Cashman

as Danny

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