Randall Park first encountered Adrian Tomine’s graphic novel “Shortcomings” in 2007. “I remember thinking, gosh this would make an amazing movie,” Park said at the Sundance Film Festival. About 15 years later, that's happening — with Park as the director.
FILE - Director Randall Park poses for a portrait to promote the film “Shortcomings” at the Latinx House during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. “Shortcomings” opens in theaters Friday. FILE - Director Randall Park, from left, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki, and Justin H. Min pose for a portrait to promote the film “Shortcomings” at the Latinx House during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah.
FILE - Director Randall Park poses for a portrait to promote the film “Shortcomings” at the Latinx House during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. “Shortcomings” opens in theaters Friday. FILE - Director Randall Park poses for a portrait to promote the film “Shortcomings” at the Latinx House during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. “Shortcomings” opens in theaters Friday.
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