In January 2016, three inmates escaped from Orange County Jail, leading to a dramatic manhunt after they kidnapped taxi driver Long Ma. Years later, director Sing J. Lee, while developing a new project, was drawn to the stories of immigrants in Little Saigon, which inspired his film 'The Accidental Getaway Driver'. The film, which opens on February 28, centers on the connection between an escapee and a Vietnamese-American driver and reflects themes of immigrant life. Lee's work earned him acclaim at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, showcasing a mix of gripping narrative and cultural identity.
"I came across Chez Rose Cafe and I was drawn by all the elderly men that were playing Chinese chess and congregating there. I would just sit there and get an iced tea and watch them."
"These disparate things - a desperate jailbreak and the cafe society of old immigrants - would meld into 'The Accidental Getaway Driver,' Lee's feature film debut."
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