Shortcomings’ Randall Park & Justin Min, Sherry Cola & Ally Maki Interview Sundance 2023

Adapted from the graphic novel of the same name, Shortcomings marks Ant-Man and Always Be My Maybe actor Randall Park’s feature directorial debut at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Directed off a script penned by the original story’s author, Adrian Tomine, Shortcomings is a comedy that follows Ben Tanaka (Justin Min), through the mire of modern dating soon after a split with his longtime girlfriend, Miko (Ally Maki). The two go their separate ways, Miko to New York for her internship while Ben lingers around the Bay Area in search of whatever he considers a more fulfilling relationship. Shortcomings also tackles issues of racial identity and culture faced by Asian Americans as Ben ventures into his newly-single life. At first, Ben wants to take advantage of his freedom, opting to date the blonder, whiter women that have previously occupied his fantasies. After a number of mishaps, his best friend, Alice (Sherry Cola), also takes off for New York to live with her girlfriend (Sonoya Mizuno), convinci