Synopsis
It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend hasn't been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra, embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity.
Tangerine (2015) is a 1h 27min comedy feature film by Sean Baker. It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Selected for Fantasia International Film Festival (2015).
Key facts
Cast
Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O'Hagan, Alla Tumanian, James Ransone, Luiza Nersisyan, Arsen Grigoryan
Original language
Armenian
First release
July 10, 2015 (Canada)
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
Chris Bergoch, Sean Baker
Producer
Darren Dean, Karrie Cox, Marcus Cox, Sean Baker, Tsou Shih-ching
Cinematography
Radium Cheung, Sean Baker
Editing
Sean Baker
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Independent Spirit Awards 2016 generic - Best Feature; Best Director; Best Lead: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez; Best Supporting: Mya Taylor ★ Winner: Best Supporting: Mya Taylor
- Deauville Film Festival 2015 generic - Competition ★ Prix du Jury (Jury Special Prize)
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2015
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2015 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2015 generic - Gay-La (SIFF Cinema Egyptian)
- Sundance Film Festival 2015 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2015 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | July 10, 2015 |
| Theatrical | United States | July 10, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Australia | September 10, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | October 22, 2015 |
| Streaming | Japan | October 24, 2015 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 13, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | November 13, 2015 |
| Streaming | United States | December 2, 2015 |
| Theatrical | France | December 30, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 21, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | March 17, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | March 18, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | June 30, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 7, 2016 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | January 25, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | August 15, 2025 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | November 10, 2015 |
Full credits
| Director | Sean Baker |
| Cast | Kitana Kiki Rodriguez (Sin-Dee Rella), Mya Taylor (Alexandra), Karren Karagulian (Razmik), Mickey O'Hagan (Dinah), Alla Tumanian (Ashken), James Ransone (Chester), Luiza Nersisyan (Yeva), Arsen Grigoryan (Karo), Ian Edwards (Nash), Scott Krinsky (Parsimonious John), Clu Gulager (The Cherokee), Ana Foxxx (Selena), Chelcie Lynn (Madam Jillian), Tsou Shih-ching (Mamasan), Josh Sussman (Retch Chunder), Julie Cummings (Officer Jules), Jason Stuart (Joe the Doorman), Richard-Lael Lillard (Miss Willy), Angelique Banks (Angel), Andrew D. Scoggins (WhiteBoy), Genesis Green (Pinkberry), Shanyce Nivaye (Toni), Linda Macon (Alfie's Mourner), Francis Lola (Selfie Girl), Alfred Lopez (Squirtel), Katrina Remero (Color Wall Instigator), Roxana Guirola (El Gran Burrito Cashier), Chris Bergoch (Zonked Lightweight), Khris Dickerson (Corner Girl 1), Davida Strothers (Corner Girl 2), Melissa Trader (Corner Girl 3), Anni Weisband (Backseat Complainer), Krishne Chelliah (Kay-Kay), Darren Dean (Spent Bag Man), Graham Mackie (Food Line Bob), Jonathan Stromberg (Food Line Crowd), Jim Johnson (Food Line Crowd), Henry Todd (Food Line Crowd), Derek Leuty (Food Line Crowd), Melissa Dingman (Food Line Crowd), Justin Montez (Food Line Crowd), Julie Malcolm (Food Line Crowd), Paula Van (Food Line Crowd), Evan Gilchrest (Food Line Crowd), Sarah Carey (Food Line Crowd), Kymber Allen (Food Line Volunteer), Rae L. Siskind (Officer Ray), Bebe Maya (Friend on the Block), Holly Jane Love (Friend on the Block), Adam Wood (Crackhead Adam), Mia Hurley (Bedbug Prostitute), Scott Lyons (Bedbug Trick), Katja Kassin (John Prostitute), David Z. Stamp (John John), John Gulager (Shower Head), Tereza Nelson (Simonian House Guest), Ceda Margaryan (Simonian House Guest), Gayane Avaryan (Simonian House Guest), Aida Morales (Razmik's Daughter), James Williams (PooBear), Stu Hopkins (Donut Time Patron), Lazano Torres (Late Night Walker), Bianca Copeland (Wibbly Wobbly Walker), Tess Hunt (Holiday Bartender), Ralph Villalobos (Club Patron), Melanie Booth (Club Patron), Helene Vitagliano (Club Patron), August Stout (Club Patron), Matthew Olson (Hate Crime Gang), Jory Goodman (Hate Crime Gang), Justin Premo (Hate Crime Gang), June Rosewood (Hate Crime Gang) |
| Screenplay | Chris Bergoch, Sean Baker |
| Producer | Darren Dean, Karrie Cox, Marcus Cox, Sean Baker, Tsou Shih-ching |
| Executive producer | Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, Mel Eslyn |
| Cinematography | Radium Cheung, Sean Baker |
| Editing | Sean Baker |
| Sound | Scott Szabo |
| Costumes | Tsou Shih-ching |
Additional data: TMDB.
