Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
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Abacus: Small Enough to Jail

6.7 2017 88m 4 min read
Documentary

The incredible saga of the Chinese immigrant Sung family, owners of Abacus Federal Savings of Chinatown, New York. Accused of mortgage fraud by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., Abacus becomes the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The indictment and subsequent trial forces the Sung family to defend themselves – and their bank’s legacy in the Chinatown community – over the course of a five-year legal battle.

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Top Cast

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Neil Barofsky

Himself

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Ti-Hua Chang

Herself

J

Jiayang Fan

Himself

R

Roman Fuzaylov

Himself

P

Polly Greenberg

Herself - Chief, D.A.'s Major Economic Crimes Bureau

L

Linda Hall

Herself

D

Don Lee

Himself

D

David Lindorff

Himself

K

Kevin Puvalowski

Himself

C

Chanterelle Sung

Herself

H

Heather Sung

Herself

H

Hwei Lin Sung

Herself

J

Jill Sung

Herself - Abacus bank executive

T

Thomas Sung

Himself - Founder, Abacus Federal Savings Bank

V

Vera Sung

Herself - Abacus bank executive

Searching for where to watch Abacus: Small Enough to Jail (2017) online? You're in the right place. Led by Neil Barofsky and Ti-Hua Chang, the film balances spectacle with character. Read on for the full plot overview, the cast and crew, critical reception, and answers to the questions fans ask most.

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail plot and story overview

At its core, Abacus: Small Enough to Jail follows a story that unfolds like this: The incredible saga of the Chinese immigrant Sung family, owners of Abacus Federal Savings of Chinatown, New York. Accused of mortgage fraud by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., Abacus becomes the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The indictment and subsequent trial forces the Sung family to defend themselves – and their bank’s legacy in the Chinatown community – over the course of a five-year legal battle.

The pacing rewards patient viewers, layering small details that pay off later. Themes of ambition, loyalty, and consequence run throughout. For a frame-by-frame breakdown, the dedicated Wikipedia entry and IMDb trivia pages are excellent companions.

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Is Abacus: Small Enough to Jail available in Hindi dubbed?

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Cast and characters of Abacus: Small Enough to Jail

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail is anchored by Neil Barofsky, Ti-Hua Chang, Jiayang Fan, and Roman Fuzaylov, working under the direction of Steve James. The chemistry between the leads is one of the production's quiet strengths.

Full credits, character details, and behind-the-scenes notes are catalogued on IMDb and TMDB for fans who want to go deeper.

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail: the appeal

If you only have time for a handful of documentary picks, Abacus: Small Enough to Jail earns a place near the top. The world-building feels lived-in, the stakes stay personal, and the payoff respects your time.

At roughly 88 minutes, it respects your schedule while still going deep. Communities on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic keep the conversation alive years after release.

Critical reception of Abacus: Small Enough to Jail

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail currently holds a 6.7/10 audience score based on 80 ratings, a solid mark that tracks with the word-of-mouth buzz it has generated. For a fuller picture, cross-reference scores on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic before deciding.

Critics and casual viewers largely agree on its highs, even when they split on the finale.

The bottom line

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail won't be for everyone, but the right viewer will adore it. Backed by a 6.7/10 rating, it's an easy recommendation. Add it to My List, hit play, and tell us what you thought below.

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