Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Randall Park, Others to Star in Dark Comedy 'Better Life'
A new dark comedy called 'Better Life' is being made.
It's about a father and daughter and mixes in some sci-fi ideas.
The movie stars actors like Randall Park and Margaret Cho.
The director, Jessica Liu, got the idea from her own experiences.
The story is about a dad who wants his daughter to succeed using a new medical procedure.
Filming will start soon in Los Angeles, thanks to a special program that helps pay for movies.
Jessica Liu is set to direct 'Better Life,' a dark comedy with sci-fi elements.
The film stars Randall Park, Ming-Na Wen, Joel Kim Booster, Margaret Cho, Anirudh Pisharody, and Yao.
'Better Life' is based on Liu's short film and explores themes of family, ambition, and identity.
The movie follows an aging father who sees a medical procedure as his chance to achieve the American Dream through his daughter.
Production will begin in September in Los Angeles under the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program.
- Who
- Directed by Jessica Liu and stars Randall Park, Ming-Na Wen, Joel Kim Booster, Margaret Cho, Anirudh Pisharody, and Yao.
- What
- A dark comedy film titled 'Better Life'.
- When
- Production is set to begin in September.
- Where
- Filming in Los Angeles.
- Why
- The film explores themes of ambition, family, and identity.
- Title
- Better Life
- Director
- Jessica Liu
- Starring
- Randall Park, Ming-Na Wen, Joel Kim Booster, Margaret Cho, Anirudh Pisharody, Yao
- Genre
- Dark Comedy
- Setting
- Los Angeles
- Production Start
- September