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Inspired by the standup acts of real life Chinese American comedian Edwin Li, a young man in San Francisco spirals downward into disappointment until he finds solace in a brief sexual encounter with an older woman to whom he may or may not be related.
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How long is The Purple Onion?
The Purple Onion has a runtime of 1h 20m (1 hour and 20 minutes).
Who directed The Purple Onion?
The Purple Onion was directed by Matt Szymanowski.
Who stars in The Purple Onion?
The cast of The Purple Onion includes Edwin Li, Noreen Li, Ross Turner, Ayelette Robinson, Evgeniya Shobolova.
