Film (to be discussed): Minari
2020, Drama, Korean with English subtitles, Written and Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, Nominated for 2021 Academy Awards in 6 categories, wining best Supporting Actress (Youn Yuh-Jung as Soon-Ja).
Film Description: “Minari” meaning "water celery" in Korean, is a semi-autobiographical story that takes on Chung’s own rural upbringing in Arkansas. For the screenplay, he drew inspiration from Willa Cather and Fyodor Dostoevsky. Minari beautifully tells the story of a South Korean family moving from California to rural farming community in Arkansas. This authentic tale reflects on radical issues of immigration and true American values in 1980s America.
Please view the film before the Zoom discussion. Available for rent on Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV, VUDU, and YouTube.
