Advantageous (2012): Cast & Plot
Advantageous is a 2012 short sci-fi film directed by Jennifer Phang, starring Jacqueline Kim as Gwen, Samantha Kim and James Urbaniak. It runs 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 23 min
- Director
- Jennifer Phang
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Advantageous About?
The premise of Advantageous without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gwen works as a spokesperson for a revolutionary technology promising to eliminate personal limitations and offer a fresh start. As she promotes this life-altering procedure, Gwen faces unexpected challenges that threaten her career and family. Forced to confront difficult choices, she must ultimately decide whether to personally experience the transformative technology she champions.
Advantageous Cast & Characters
Jacqueline Kim leads the cast as Gwen, with Samantha Kim as Jules and James Urbaniak as Dave Fisher. Directed by Jennifer Phang; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jennifer Phang
- Jacqueline Kim as Gwen
- Samantha Kim as Jules
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James Urbaniak as Dave Fisher - Freya Adams as Gwen 2.0
More from Jennifer Phang
More films directed by Jennifer Phang, best-rated first: Descendants: The Rise of Red, Advantageous and Half-Life.
Advantageous Plot Summary
What happens in Advantageous from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gwen, Jacqueline Kim, works at the Center for Advanced Health and Living in a near-future where cosmetic procedures define status and possibility. Despite a relatively comfortable position, she struggles to fund her daughter Jules Samantha Kim’s education and future. When she is abruptly fired, Gwen’s optimism dissolves as she realizes the only offer left is to sign on as an egg donor, a precarious option in a world where infertility is rapidly rising.
Full summary
The whole story of Advantageous, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Advantageous?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the primary occupation of the protagonist before she is fired?
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Advantageous FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Advantageous, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Advantageous?
Advantageous runs 23 minutes.
When was Advantageous released?
Advantageous was released on April 3, 2012.
Who directed Advantageous?
Advantageous was directed by Jennifer Phang.
More films by Jennifer Phang Who is in the cast of Advantageous?
Advantageous stars Jacqueline Kim as Gwen, Samantha Kim as Jules and James Urbaniak as Dave Fisher, among 4 credited actors.
Does Advantageous have a post-credit scene?
No. Advantageous has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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