Lucky Lu (2025)

Directed by

Lloyd Lee Choi

Genre

drama film

Country

United States, Canada

Runtime

1h 43m

Rated

15

Rating

5.8 of 10 from 4 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A man navigates personal struggles and unexpected connections. The story follows his quiet journey through everyday life in a changing city.

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What happens

Lucky Lu is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Lloyd Lee Choi, in his feature film directorial debut. Adapted from Choi's 2022 short film Same Old, it stars Chang Chen, Fala Chen, and Carabelle Manna Wei. The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2025, where it was eligible for the Caméra d'Or. At the 62nd Golden Horse Awards, the film was nominated for five awards and won three, including Best Leading Actor for Chen, Best New Director for Choi, and Best Original Film Score for Charles Humenry. It also received two nominations at the 41st Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Director for Choi and Best Lead Performance for Chen. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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