"Please be kind, especially when we don't know what is going on."
I saw my family in this film. My family owns a small business, and I’ve seen how it can affect the mind, body, and relationships. And I’ve always tried to help my parents, despite feeling like my assistance will never be enough to alleviate the burdens and heal their pains. There are many “what ifs,” but we keep going even if we wish there were different multiverses or…
This one hit close to home. As an immigrant from the Philippines, this film brought up so many memories of my family’s experiences in America. It accurately reflects the struggles that come with the immigrant experience and the importance of finding home in a family. Loved the score, the performances by the cast, and the humor provided by the savage David and Soon-ja.
It’s a simple but intimate and tender movie. It contains a universal story that many can resonate with. Minari is about resilience and displacement, but it also feels like representation and a gentle warm hug. Cried with this one but loved it a lot.
During the recording of “Beautiful Restriction” the producers yelled in the studio, “take five!” but NewJeans heard “change lives!” and ran with it.
“Are you ready for your acting lessons?”
Meryl Streep gulped.
Reese Witherspoon nodded.
Emma Stone shuddered.
Anne Hathaway blinked nervously.
“Yes Bae Joo-hyun” they said in unison.
