Lela Lee

Never underestimate an over achiever. To his classmates and teachers, high-schooler Ben Manibag (Perry Shen) appears to be the "model" student: a perfectionist and overachiever, destined for nothing less than graduating at the top of his class and then attending a prestigious college. But underneath this persona is a darker side - Ben and his bored high-school buddies lead double lives, flying high in a world of petty crime and material excess in order to ease the pressures of "being perfect." It's a free-wheeling lifestyle that soon takes a downward spiral, leading to an unexpected end. An Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival, Better Luck Tomorrow is a gripping, edgy and provocative film that rips the tranquil, well-manicured facade off of middle-class suburbia and cultural stereotypes.

Ben, an overachiever, and his friends Virgil, Daric and Han lead a double life of mischief and petty crimes to alleviate academic pressures. As their adopted identity grows, the gang tumbles into a downward spiral of excess.

Two stories involving Asian-Americans intersect in this feature from co-directors Quentin Lee and Justin Lin (Fast and Furious, Better Luck Tomorrow). In the first story, Katherine is an unhappy young wife suffering blackouts. In the second story, Phil believes that he may be a turning into a werewolf. Phil and Katherine are on a collision course with revelations about their true natures. This dark indie comedy stars John Cho (Star Trek).

A group of over-achieving Asian-American high school seniors enjoy a power trip when they dip into extra-curricular criminal activities.