Minari

I am absolutely floored. Minari is a film that resonates with me so well, where I know my parents had to face similar issues as Koreans, growing up in this new environment. They are not in the same exact time period as when this happened but they still faced these issues of being the first generation in my family to move to America. The film is truly told with honesty and tenderness throughout, with a phenomenal and beautiful score that has the power to bring tears to your eyes. Feels different as you are crying through the score of Emile Mosseri throughout the film. The film is a raw telling of assimilation that puts you into the perspective of every character. The performances were outstanding, everyone played their role so well. Han Ye-Ri and Korean legend Youn Yuh-Jung are the performances that I think truly stood out to me. But that doesn't mean other performances weren't, everyone did so well. The camera work and cinematography were amazing, especially with the shots just showing the environment and surroundings of the new family home. Also, Steven Yeun's smoking shots were just AHHHH. Minari is a film that will stay with me for a long time and I think everyone should really see this if they get the chance.