Forge (film)

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Forge
Forge poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJing Ai Ng
Written byJing Ai Ng
Produced by
  • Jing Ai Ng
  • Liz Daering-Glass
  • Gabrielle Cordero
  • Damian Bao
Starring
CinematographyBriana Chmielewski
Edited byLeo Purman
Music by
Production
companies
  • Florida Man Films
  • Qilinverse
Release date
  • March 9, 2025 (2025-3-9)(SXSW)
Running time
114 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Cantonese

Forge is a 2025 American comedy-drama film, written, directed, and produced by Jing Ai Ng, in her directorial debut. It stars Kelly Marie Tran, Andie Ju, Brandon Soo Hoo, Edmund Donovan, Eva De Dominici, T. R. Knight, Jack Falahee and Sonya Walger.

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It had its world premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 9, 2025.

Premise

Two siblings, Raymond and Coco Zhang, run a forgery ring. Coerced by a disgraced millionaire, they create counterfeit masterpieces for his family's collection. FBI agent Emily Lee investigates a new string of art forgeries.

Cast

Production

The screenplay by Jing Ai Ng was previously selected for the 2021 Film Independent Screenwriting Lab. [2] In May 2024, Kelly Marie Tran, Andie Ju, Brandon Soo Hoo, Edmund Donovan, Eva De Dominici, T. R. Knight, Jack Falahee and Sonya Walger joined the cast of the film, with Jing Ai Ng directing from a screenplay she wrote. [3] [4]

Release

It had its world premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 9, 2025. [5]

Reception

Stephen Saito of Variety found Forge to be an "energetic" debut of Jing Ai Ng that explores themes of identity and authenticity through the engaging story of two underdog siblings navigating the art world, despite some plot contrivances. [6] Christian Zilko of IndieWire gave the film a B+ and viewed it as a refreshing and entertaining film that compellingly explores the complexities of ambition and identity through its passionate protagonist, Coco, who is dedicated to the art of forgery while navigating the contrasting desires of those around her. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Forge". South by Southwest . Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ Warren, Matt (March 5, 2021). "2021 Film Independent Screenwriting Lab Fellows Announced!". Film Independent. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 9, 2024). "Kelly Marie Tran, Andie Ju & Brandon Soo Hoo To Star In Jing Ai Ng's Indie 'Forge'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 28, 2024). "Jing Ai Ng's Dark Comedy 'Forge' Adds Seven To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (January 22, 2025). "SXSW Lineup: Latest Projects From Seth Rogen, Ben Affleck and Jenna Ortega Heading to Austin". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  6. ↑ Saito, Stephen (March 9, 2025). "'Forge' Review: Jing Ai Ng Puts a Fresh Coat of Paint on a Satisfying Crime Caper". Variety . Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ Zilko, Christian (March 9, 2025). "'Forge' Review: A Game of Cat-and-Mouse in the Miami Art World Makes for a Thrilling Directorial Debut". IndieWire . Retrieved March 10, 2025.
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