The Debut

Synopsis

Filipino-American high school student Ben works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son, who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA, will become a doctor. The eighteenth birthday party of Ben's sister, Rose, sets off a comedic and touching series of events and family struggles that will in turn determine young Ben's future.

Director

Gene Cajayon

Written by

Gene Cajayon

Music

Wendall J. Yuponce

Studio

Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)

Released

18 May 2000

Genres

Drama