Robot Stories is a 2003 movie with a unique mix of drama and romance. It features the tale of four interesting scenarios: pre-adoption robot baby trials, a son’s toy robot collection pursued by his mother, the loneliness of a robot office worker, and an artist contemplating immortality enabled by robots. The film features performances from Tamlyn Tomita, James Saito and Vin Knight.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in the bustling city of New York, USA. The production set foot in the city for filming on September 10, 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tamlyn Tomita | Marcia |
| James Saito | Roy / Groper |
| Vin Knight | Doug |
| Gina Quintos | Young Marcia |
| Karen Tsen Lee | Mrs. Ito |
| Glenn Kubota | Mr. Ito |
| Norma Fire | Caseworker |
| Joshua Spafford | Technician |
| Catherine Carota | Nurse |
| Wai Ching Ho | Bernice |
| Cindy Cheung | Grace |
| Angel Desai | Amanda |
| Rea Tajiri | Doctor |
| Oliver Oguma | Young Wilson |
| John Cariani | Salesman |
| Ari Garin | Young Wilson (voice) |
| Greg Pak | Archie |
| Bill Coelius | Bob |
| Tim Kang | Young John |
| Julienne Hanzelka Kim | Lydia |
| Vivian Bang | Receptionist |
| Julie Atlas Muz | Janet |
| Brian Nishii | Larry |
| Jai Latimer | Groper |
| Sab Shimono | John |
| Eisa Davis | Helen |
| Ron Domingo | Tommy |
| James Hannaham | John’s Doctor |
| Terence Archie | Executive No. 1 |
| Johanna Lee | Executive No. 2 |
| Gail Quintos | Little Girl |
| Antonia Roman | Hospital Announcer |
| Rachel Haynes | Secretary |
| Jennifer Laura Welsh | Secretary |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie won 13 awards and received 3 nominations.
- The film’s plot includes: “My Robot Baby,” where a couple nurtures a robot baby before adopting a human one; “The Robot Fixer,” showing a mother connecting with her dying son via his toy robot collection; “Machine Love,” describing an office robot worker’s search for love; and “Clay,” showing an old sculptor making a tough choice between natural death and digital immortality.
- Behind the receptionist desk in the “Machine Love” segment, you can find director Greg Pak’s stylized name logo (P.A.K) in a circle.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
