Essentially Amy

Plot Summary

Amy is a young Chinese-American girl working at her local grocery store during the height of the pandemic. Amy must confront growing racism towards Asian-Americans, while at home, she must mitigate her mother’s expectations and personal bias towards African-Americans. After a brutal assault, Amy and her family must reevaluate their perceptions, and Amy must come to terms with who she really is and what she really wants.

Top Cast

Stacy Chu Amy

Ping Liu Mom

Jim Todd Racist Man

Seyi Ayorinde Norm

Brenda Valencia Mia