

Americanized
2021-06-26 · 17 min · ★ 9.0
As her sophomore year of high school comes to an end, Eng tries to find a sense of belonging within the two worlds that don't accept her.
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- Erica Eng
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- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Terry HuEng
Amber GastonSteph
Shannon DangDenise
Sharar Ali-SpeakesToriTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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