Episode 293: The Mother and the Bear's Jonathan Kim talks about family, food and Winnipeg

In this in-depth interview, Jonathan Kim discusses bringing Min to life in THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR, a quietly powerful and funny film about family, identity, and cultural memory. Kim shares what first drew him to the project, how he emotionally connected with Min, and why the tension between parents and children feels so universal. In this 1on1, we explore preserving culture while moving forward, food as an expression of love, and the film’s resonant idea of “kindness in the cold.” THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR is in select theatres on Friday, January 9th, 2026.