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This Is Not the End (2020): Cast & Plot

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This Is Not the End is a 2020 short drama directed by Kam-Hei Chan, starring Vera Chen as Mina Wang, Hu Jhih-ciang and Nat Chen. It runs 26 minutes.

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This Is Not the End (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
26 min
Director
Kam-Hei Chan
Genre
Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
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The story

What Is This Is Not the End About?

The premise of This Is Not the End without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Allen, a 16-year-old facing a difficult and underprivileged life, finds solace and hope in hurdling, a sport where he consistently excels in middle school competitions. However, entering high school brings a sudden and cruel setback. His height unexpectedly hinders his performance, making even the simplest hurdles a struggle and shattering his dreams of joining the school team. As he desperately tries to overcome this challenge, Allen must confront the realization that his goals may be unattainable before the school year ends.

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Cast & crew

This Is Not the End Cast & Characters

Vera Chen leads the cast as Mina Wang, with Hu Jhih-ciang as Yung-Mu Cheng and Nat Chen as Hsiang-Yu Chiang. Directed by Kam-Hei Chan.

Plot

This Is Not the End Plot Summary

What happens in This Is Not the End from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jay Baruchel travels to Los Angeles to visit his old friend, the Canadian actor Seth Rogen, who soon invites him to a housewarming party hosted by James Franco. At first, Jay feels out of place amid the crowded, loud gathering, so Seth steps outside to take a breather and they end up wandering to a nearby 7-Eleven for cigarettes. In that ordinary moment, the world changes: a sudden rapture sweeps through the area, and Seth and Jay rush back to Franco’s house, only to discover the party appears untouched by the phenomenon.

Full summary

The whole story of This Is Not the End, scene by scene

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Videos

This Is Not the End Trailers & Videos

The trailer of This Is Not the End.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know This Is Not the End?

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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Which actor plays the Canadian friend who visits Los Angeles at the start of the film?

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FAQ

This Is Not the End FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of This Is Not the End, each answered in a sentence.

How long is This Is Not the End?

This Is Not the End runs 26 minutes.

When was This Is Not the End released?

This Is Not the End was released on June 10, 2020.

Who directed This Is Not the End?

This Is Not the End was directed by Kam-Hei Chan.

Who is in the cast of This Is Not the End?

This Is Not the End stars Vera Chen as Mina Wang, Hu Jhih-ciang as Yung-Mu Cheng and Nat Chen as Hsiang-Yu Chiang.

Does This Is Not the End have a post-credit scene?

No. This Is Not the End has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is This Is Not the End in?

The original language of This Is Not the End is Chinese.

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