Advantageous (2015): Cast & Plot
Advantageous is a 2015 sci-fi drama directed by Jennifer Phang, starring Jacqueline Kim as Gwen, Samantha Kim and James Urbaniak. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Jennifer Phang
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Good Neighbors Media
- 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.
In a near-future city sharply divided by wealth and poverty, a mother and daughter, Gwen and Jules, strive to maintain their happiness amidst growing social and economic turmoil. As the stability of their world begins to crumble, they face difficult choices and navigate a landscape of stark contrasts and uncertainty, determined to protect what they hold dear.
Advantageous Cast & Characters
Jacqueline Kim leads the cast as Gwen, with Samantha Kim as Jules and James Urbaniak as Fisher. Directed by Jennifer Phang; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jennifer Phang
- Jacqueline Kim as Gwen
- Samantha Kim as Jules
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James Urbaniak as Fisher -
Ken Jeong as Han
Also Starring in Advantageous
· 12 more- Jennifer Ikeda Lily
- Matthew Kim Ken
- Freya Adams Gwen 2.0
- Jennifer Ehle Isa Cryer
- Rex Lee Drake
- Jeanne Sakata Soon Yang
- Rebecca Summers Spokesperson
- Theresa Navarro Olivia
- Mercedes Griffeth Ginger
- Olivia Horton Sarai
- Troi Zee Amanda
- Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris Winnie
Advantageous Plot Summary
What happens in Advantageous from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the near future, Gwen, Jacqueline Kim, sells cosmetic procedures for the Center for Advanced Health and Living. Despite her relatively affluent position, she has difficulty sustaining a lifestyle that will ensure her daughter, Jules, Samantha Kim, a solid education and future. When she is abruptly fired from her job, Gwen’s optimism quickly dissolves as she realizes that the only offer she has for employment is an egg donor position, due to women rapidly becoming infertile. The firing comes at a critical juncture in Gwen’s life as she needs money to secure Jules’s position at an elite school.
Full summary
The whole story of Advantageous, scene by scene
Advantageous Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Advantageous.
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.
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What is the first name of the mother who undergoes the experimental procedure?
Advantageous Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “アドバンテイジャス /Advantageous” and “アドバンテイジャス／アドバンテージ 母がくれたもの”.
- Also known as
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- アドバンテイジャス /Advantageous
- アドバンテイジャス／アドバンテージ 母がくれたもの
- מועדפים
- Avantajos
- Выгода
- 优越
- 더 나은 선택
- アドバンテイジャス
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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 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Advantageous released?
Advantageous was released on June 23, 2015.
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 Fisher, among 16 credited actors.
Does Advantageous have a post-credit scene?
No. Advantageous has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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