The 2020 drama from A24, ‘Minari’, is streaming on Amazon Prime Video now, and you should not miss it. The film is written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung and tells the heartfelt story of a Korean immigrant family.
The film stars actors like Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho, Youn Yuh-jung and Will Patton and they give great performances. Youn got the Academy Award for the best supporting actress and became the first Korean actress to have an Oscar for acting. The film had its theatrical release in December 2020 and was received by audiences with love.
Minari tells the story of a Korean American family that shifts from California to the rural fields of Arkansas with the typical American dream. The ambitious family wants to be more than a chicken breeder family. But the shifting does not go easy and there are many questions and dilemmas faced by the characters. And you ask yourself, what really is what keeps you grounded to the roots.
The music of the film is composed by Emile Mosseri and the cinematography is handled by Lachlan Milne. A24 movies never disappoint, and ‘Minari’ is an amazing watch. It was nominated and won many international awards and gained high critical acclaim.
There is cultural unease, high ambition, tradition and aspiration all struggling inside the characters, making the movie a beautiful watch. If you are fond of Korean movies, do not miss the chance and watch this on Amazon Prime Video.