Episode Eight: Minari
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*Lizzo voice* "I been waiting for this one, turn it up!" This week we're diving into arguably our most-anticipated film of the year - Isaac Lee Chung's beautiful "Minari." The semi-autobiographical piece follows a Korean American family as they create a new life for themselves in Arkansas. The father, Jacob, is determined to create the American dream for his family through his farm, but his wife, Monica, is skeptical. While the parents are at work, the children, Anne and David, spend time with their eccentric Grandma and grapple with balancing their Korean and American identities. The film was relegated to only the Foreign Film category at the Golden Globes, sparking a very important discussion about what really makes an "American" movie. ❤️ We love you Alan S. Kim! If you missed the Globes, catch up in just 15 minutes with our BONUS Golden Globes special! Be sure to check us out on social media - @oscarbaitpodcast on Instagram and @oscarbaitthepod on Twitter!
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