Something Good Going On

Something Good Going On

A funny, bittersweet portrait of messy love, sacrifice, and the unexpected joy we find in the struggle.

2026 · 14 min · Comedy, Drama

A Chinese-Indonesian teen confronts a stolen restaurant paycheck, a strained father-son bond, and the cost of his Ivy League future.

Directed by Arnold Setiadi · Written by Arnold Setiadi

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