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"Bursting at the Fold" Movie in Search of Actors

New York, NY, United States
ID: 305429Exp: 3/21/2026
Description:

Now casting actors for film "Bursting at the Fold". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: When their favorite Chinatown dumpling shop is forced to leave, two boys confront the ones taking over by making dumplings to save the place they love. Rate: Unpaid, copy, meals, credit, and transportation reimbursement provided. Additional info: Shooting dates: 4/11 - 4/13. If you are interested, please apply.

2 role s

KEITH CHUNGMale50-65 y.o.Asian

East Asian (Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese preferred). Supporting. He runs Lai Kee Dumplings, for over 30 years. As rents rise beyond reach, he faces losing both his shop and the community he's helped nourish.

JONGHO KIMMale20-30 y.o.Asian

East Asian (Korean preferred). Supporting. Korean speaking preferred. Moved to NYC for work and study & works for the Korean chicken chain that's moving in. He doesn't really care about the business and secretly wants to go back home, but can't do that to his family.