Synopsis:
Two gangs, two families, one love.

Set and filmed in San Francisco, SF tells the story of love and loss as two cultures collide in a changing section of The City.

The story centers on two gangs in the Richmond District of San Francisco. After an Asian gang leader is killed, Troy, a member of the White Knights, begins to have doubts about being part of the gang. His doubts intensify when he meets Julie, the sister of the Asian gang leader.

As the star-crossed lovers struggle to escape the reach of the gangs, their families and neighborhood ties draw them back to their roots -- and away from each other.

Loosely based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, SF movingly explores the family conflicts, racial hatreds and gang loyalties that torment the lovers as they flee from the police and struggle to honorably resolve their plight.

Winner: Grand Festival Award, Berkeley Video & Film Festival

“A better comparison is with the action of "West Side Story" than the poesy of Shakespeare: director Phil Gorn shows a knack for fight scenes, tense stand-off staring, and a tame but neatly executed love-making sequence."
Peter Crimmins - Berkeley Daily Planet Arts

"Visually striking, beautifully shot and quite a few strong performances. SF resonates nicely with the classic Shakespeare narrative. At the same time, it's original and satisfyingly unpredictable."
Dan Heath - East Bay Express

Cast:
Terry Wayne (The Violent Kind / On Holiday)
West Liang (Crossing Over)
Robert Wu (November / Mementos)
Feodor Chin (Baby / Nash Bridges)

Crew:
Written & Directed by Phil Gorn (Ultimate Reality / Coming of Age)
Producers: Phil Gorn & Samuel Sheng
Director of Photography: Gary Rohan (Bustin' Down the Door)
Sound: Monroe Cummings (The Nines / Bride & Prejudice)
Editor: Phil Gorn
Music: Misheguna

Action/Drama | DV | 74 minutes | 2001 | USA