Searching English Movie 2018 Cast

Search is a thrilling mystery film that originated in the United States in 2018. Aneesh Chaganty, in his directorial debut, helmed the project, while Chaganty and Sev Ohanian collaborated on the screenplay. The film was produced by Timur Bekmambetov. Uniquely, the entire story unfolds on computer screens and smartphones. The plot revolves around a father named John Cho.

Searching English Movie 2018 Cast, Plot, Production, & Release

Searching broke new ground as the first mainstream Hollywood thriller to feature an Asian-American actor in the lead role. It was a collaborative effort between the United States and Russia, and the film made its debut at the United States on August 31, 2018.

Subsequently, it received a theatrical release in the United States on August 31, 2018, courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing. The film achieved both financial and critical triumph, earning a remarkable $75 million worldwide, surpassing its modest budget of $880,000.

Plot

David Kim resides in San Jose, California, together with his daughter Margot. Unfortunately, his wife Pamela passed away due to lymphoma before Margot entered high school. One fateful night, Margot tries to reach out to David three times, but he remains asleep and misses her calls. The following morning, David realizes he is unable to reach Margot. Initially assuming she has gone to her piano lesson after school, he contacts her piano instructor.

In a shocking revelation, David uncovers that Margot had been secretly keeping the lesson fees and transferring the money to a Venmo account that no longer exists. Concerned for his daughter’s safety and well-being, David immediately contacts the police, leading to the assignment of Detective Rosemary Vick to the case. Through accessing Margot’s accounts.

Cast

John Cho

Debra Messing

Michelle La

La’s debut feature film role was in “Searching,” which had its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. In the movie, she portrays Margot Kim, a missing daughter.

Kya Dawn Lau

Megan Liu

Alex Jayne Go

Sara Sohn

Joseph Lee

Steven Michael Eich

Ric Sarabia

Sean O’Bryan

Colin Woodell

Thomas Barbusca

The character being referred to is Thomas Barbusca, who reprised his role in “Searching.” It’s interesting to note that he has now ventured into TikTok.

Production

Originally conceived as an 8-minute short film, Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian presented the idea to The Bazelevs Company. However, instead of simply accepting the short film concept, the company proposed expanding it into a full-length feature film. While Ohanian saw the potential and was open to the idea, Chaganty had reservations, feeling that a feature film would stretch the concept and come across as too gimmicky.

Release

Following its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2018, “Searching” caught the attention of Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions, who secured the distribution rights for the film with a $5 million deal. Originally slated for release on August 3, 2018, the film’s schedule was later adjusted to a limited release on August 31, 2018, before expanding to a wider release on August 31, 2018.

Theatrical Release Poster

Reception

Box office

“Searching” achieved a successful box office performance, earning $26 million in the United States and Canada, and an additional $49.4 million in other territories. This resulted in a total worldwide gross of $75.5 million.

Critical response

According to Rotten Tomatoes, “Searching” has received positive reviews from critics. The film holds an approval rating of 92% based on 256 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The critical consensus on the website states, “Searching’s timely premise and original execution are further bolstered by well-rounded characters brought to life by a talented cast.”