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Searching For Color (2026)

Directed by Mikayla Ashe

Drama · 6m

Megan, an Asian adoptee, struggles to assert her identity against her white mother's expectations, finding reprieve in her bond with Gina, a nail technician who becomes a motherly figure. Through the meaning of the color red, Gina brings a newfound confidence to Megan, bolstering her Asian identity. When Gina decides to return to China, Megan faces the emotional challenge of saying goodbye, but ultimately embraces her newfound confidence and cultural roots by choosing bright red nail polish.

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Crew

Director
Mikayla Ashe
Writer
Mikayla Ashe
Director of Photography
Ihsan Zirih
Editor
Venus Lordson
Producer
Venus Lordson

Details

Release date
2026-02-12
Runtime
6m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN