MOONFACE

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**MOONFACE**

A fiction show about a Korean American son (Joel Kim Booster) who wants to come out to his mom (Esther Moon), but can’t because they don’t speak the same language.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trailer Jun 18, 2025

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A coming-of-age story set in Downey, CA.

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Introducing: Magnificent Jerk with Maya Sugarman Sep 18, 2023

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Maya Sugarman joins James Kim to talk about their new podcast, Magnificent Jerk, from Apple TV+ and Pineapple Street Studios.

The documentary series follows Maya on a journey to discover who her uncle really was. Starting with a box of his forgotten screenplays, the series sees her discovering that he was a member of a Chinese gang who went to jail before turning his life story into the Crazy Six screenplay (albeit with a few twists).

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Ending Oct 09, 2019

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This is where the story ends.

MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids.

The end credits song is “Nililiya” by Joyce Kwon.

CAST:

Joel Kim Booster......PAUL

Esther Moon......GINA

Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA

Remy Ortiz......DANNY

Todd Masterson......RYAN

Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE

Naomi Ko......ZO

Casey O'Brien......WARREN

Vivian Yoon......CLAIRE

James Bak......PAUL'S DAD

Chris Yejin......GINA'S MOM

Other actors in this episode include Joe Kim, Tricia Tongco, and Oscar Cha.

Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

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Breathing Oct 09, 2019

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Paul takes a deep breath.

MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers include Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen.

The end credits song is “Paul” by Big Thief.

CAST:

Joel Kim Booster......PAUL

Esther Moon......GINA

Todd Masterson......RYAN

Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE

Naomi Ko......ZO

Casey O'Brien......WARREN

Kristina Gerber......SERVER

Vivian Yoon......CLAIRE

Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

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Dancing Oct 09, 2019

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Paul goes dancing.

The song "Gou Talk" by Peggy Gou is featured in the club scene.

The end credits song is “BAGS” by Clairo.

CAST:

Joel Kim Booster......PAUL

Esther Moon......GINA

Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA

Remy Ortiz......DANNY

Todd Masterson......RYAN

Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE

Naomi Ko......ZO

Casey O'Brien......WARREN

Taeho K......YOUNG PAUL

Jeanne Heo......MS KIM

Brian Lee......KEVIN

Vivian Yoon......CLAIRE

Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

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Eating Oct 09, 2019

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Paul goes to a dinner.

The end credits song is “HEART IN YOUR HEARTBREAK” by The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart.

CAST:

Joel Kim Booster......PAUL

Esther Moon......GINA

Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA

Remy Ortiz......DANNY

Todd Masterson......RYAN

Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE

Naomi Ko......ZO

Casey O'Brien......WARREN

Taeho K......YOUNG PAUL

James Bak......PAUL'S DAD

Brooke Iskra......STUDENT

Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield......JACKIE

Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

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Running Oct 09, 2019

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Paul goes to the river bed.

The end credits song is "I DON'T CARE" by 박혜진 Park Hye Jin.

CAST:

Joel Kim Booster......PAUL

Esther Moon......GINA

Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA

Remy Ortiz......DANNY

Todd Masterson......RYAN

Taeho K......YOUNG PAUL

Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE

Other actors in this episode include Becca Murray, Finnegan Forsyeth, Mary Knauf, and Ava Reas.

Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

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Moaning Oct 09, 2019

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The story begins with a moan.

MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers team includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids.

The end credits song is “Haenim” by Kim Jung Mi.

CAST:

Joel Kim Booster......PAUL

Esther Moon......GINA

Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA

Remy Ortiz......DANNY

Todd Masterson......RYAN

Ify Nwadiwe......TROY

Taeho K plays......PAUL

James Bak......PAUL'S DAD

Other actors in this episode include Frank Stoltze, Yamid Aramoni, Raphael Gatchalian, Lisa Brenner, Blake Zimmerman, Tony D’Amato, Anthony Patiu, Chris Mclean, Julian Park, and Aaron Mendelson.

Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.