Drama

Minari

Plan B Entertainment

United States of America

English

한국어/조선말

Steven Yeun

Han Yeri

Youn Yuh-jung

Will Patton

Alan Kim

Noel Kate Cho

Darryl Cox

Esther Moon

Ben Hall

Eric Starkey

Jacob Wade

James Carroll

Jenny Phagan

Tina Parker

Chloe Lee

Joel Telford

Scott Haze

Kaye Brownlee-France

Skip Schwink

Tea Oh

Debbi Tucker

Ed Spinelli

Ernie Robinson

Danny Frost

Laurie Frost

Warren Lane

Jonnie Parnell

Krista Perry

Lee Isaac Chung

Jeremy Kleiner

Dede Gardner

Christina Oh

Lee Yong-ok

Harry Yoon

Lachlan Milne

Emile Mosseri

Susanna Song

Hanrui Wang

Drea Carreno

W. Haley Ho

Park Moung-hui

Brad Pitt

Stacy Suvino

Jon Roman

Dylan Brodie

Joshua Sampson

Amairani Perez Chamu

Amanda K. Roberts

Ty Tush

David Moore

Julia Kim

Ann Laudick

Cari Pak

Stefanie Y. Hong

Marissa Shoemaker

Tory Ayers

Brian Keepers

Dante Ha

Shannon Beshears

Joshua Bachove

Kent Shelton

Jeff Dubray

Stephen J. Hanan

Ben Meeks

Jaime Roman

Kaitlyn Shelby

Rhett Chanley

Scott Forrester

Steven R. Mathis

Jeremy Smart

Matt Fleischmann

James Russell

Todd Ruffin

Joseph Duemig

Jacob Keen

Echo Duemig

Charles Elmore

Jon Shryock

Keith Brown

Colin Warde

Charlotte Golden

Liz Drew

Sam Calvin

Timothy R. Barnett

Amanda Gonzalez

Austin Gill

Brett Reynolds

Michael Schwarz

Melissa Lukenbaugh

Matt Bauske

Jimmy Hollingshed

Moses Jenkins

Clay Flores

Sunrise Tippeconnie

Amy Higdon

Greg Bollinger

Kerry Anne Pritchard

Dan Dolan

John Stout

Dmitri Makarov

Kenny Binkley

Frank Wolf

Arnold Rowlan

Joel Decker

David Milliken

Jamie Baxter

Kent Sparling

Gina Luciani

Jimmie L. Hardcastle

Bob Fredrickson

Catherine Joy

Cole Emhoff

Conley Wilson

Pamela Banks

Rudy Chung

Andrea Gard

Justin Clenard

Lew Homme

Michelle Cho

Daniel Cochran

Doug Tabb

Robinton Hobbs

SWITCH.

'Minari' is an emotionally beautiful film. For me personally, the only downfall are very small parts of its narrative. Some things are brought up but never really touched on again, which didn't bug me in the moment but after the film, I asked myself what happened with those threads. It's such a small issue, but that doesn't stop me from saying that the film is a breathtaking delight. 

Soon-ja sang it best: “Minari, minari... wonderful, wonderful.“
- Chris dos Santos

Read Chris' full article...
https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-minari-equal-parts-heartwarming-and-heartbreaking

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

“Minari” is an absolutely beautiful gem of a movie that is delightful on all levels. The highly personal film, written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung, tells the story of a struggling Korean-American family searching for a better life when they move to rural Arkansas from California. Jacob (Steven Yeun) dreams of starting his own farm and selling Korean vegetables to serve the growing immigrant population, while his wife Monica (Yeri Han) quietly internalizes her anxiety. Their two kids (Alan S. Kim, Noel Cho) adapt a bit more quickly, but things are turned upside down when their firecracker of a grandma (Yuh-jung Youn) arrives.

Set in the 1980s, the film depicts a fresh look at the immigrant experience in America, capturing what it must be like to face unfamiliar surroundings while clinging to the promise of a happy future. Jacob has a desire and drive that’s enviable, even if he’s draining the family’s savings with his pie-in-the-sky dreams.

It’s rare that almost all of the best performances of the year are concentrated in one movie, but here we are. The cast is pitch-perfect, from Will Patton‘s supporting role as a religious Korean War veteran to Han’s understated turn as a disappointed wife who is embarrassed to be living in a mobile home in the middle of nowhere. The performances are excellent all around, but Kim and Youn steal the film. All of the actors achieve something to be proud of here. I instantly felt a powerful connection with every character, each of them a person I would gladly root for until the end. I contend that if you aren’t all-in and crossing your fingers for this likeable family’s success, there’s something deeply rotten in your soul.

The narrative explores the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows with a charming, admirable authenticity and eye-opening insight. The story’s appeal is universal with a hopeful sentiment, even when tragedy strikes.

“Minari” may not escape a few chestnut platitudes (like even when you come close to losing everything, a new day will dawn and things will be brighter because you still have each other), but this comforting underdog story about immigrants with a dream is wrapped in an absolutely beautiful film that’s delightful on all levels.

By: Louisa Moore / SCREEN ZEALOTS

Minari is a beautifully crafted semi-autobiographical film set in the 1980s that explores the struggles and hopes of a Korean immigrant family in the US, symbolized by the resilient minari plant. The performances, especially by Youn Yuh-Jung, bring depth and authenticity to the story, earning her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. With consistent conflict and a philosophically rich happy ending, the film offers a touching reflection on survival, family, and cultural identity, making it a must-watch for those who appreciate heartfelt dramas.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

The Creation of 'Minari' with Lee Isaac Chung | Academy Visiting Artists Series

Yuh-Jung Youn Wins Best Supporting Actress | 93rd Oscars

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Yuh-Jung Youn's Wonderful Speech for Winning Supporting Actress for Minari | EE BAFTA Film 2021

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