L.A. teenagers survive the treacherous world of peer pressure, drug dealers, juvenile hall and dysfunctional families. Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old (Nicole Bloom), endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer. It’s the first feature film from Writer/Director/Actor Lily Mariye, best known for 15 seasons on “ER” as Lily Jarvik. Look for it at a film festival near you.

Model Minority Trailer