Minari (film)
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| Directed by | Lee Isaac Chung |
| Written by | Lee Isaac Chung |
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| Cinematography | Lachlan Milne |
| Edited by | Harry Yoon |
| Music by | Emile Mosseri |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 115 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
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Minari is a 2020 American drama film, written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. It stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-jung, Will Patton, Alan Kim and Noel Kate Cho.
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2020, winning both the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize as well as the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award.
Premise
Minari follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother.
Cast
- Steven Yeun as Jacob Yi
- Han Ye-ri as Monica Yi
- Youn Yuh-Jung as Soon-ja
- Will Patton as Paul
- Alan Kim as David
- Noel Kate Cho as Anne
- Scott Haze as Billy
- Darryl Cox as Mr. Harlan
- Esther Moon as Mrs. Oh
Production
In July 2019, it was announced Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-Jung, Will Patton and Scott Haze had joined the cast of the film, with Plan B Entertainment producing the film, with A24 distributing.[2]
Filming
Principal photography began in July 2019.[3]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2020.[4]
Critical reception
Minari received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a approval rating of 100% on approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 26 reviews, with a weighted average of 9.08/10.[5] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 88 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[6]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Sundance Film Festival | February 1, 2020 | U.S. Dramatic Competition Grand Jury Prize | Lee Isaac Chung | Won | [7] |
| U.S. Dramatic Competition Audience Award | Won |
References
- ^ "Minari". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ Sun, Rebecca (July 11, 2019). "Steven Yeun to Star in and Exec Produce A24 Immigrant Drama (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (July 11, 2019). "Steven Yeun to Star in Korean Immigrant Drama 'Minari' for A24". Collider. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "Minari (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ^ "Minari Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (February 1, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Awards: 'Minari' Scores Double Top Honors – The Complete Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
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