Minari
7.343
1588 Votes
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  • 2021-02-12
  • 1 h 55 mins
  • Drama

A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

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Roots of The Story
2021-04-19T15:04:53.000Z
Making History
2021-04-16T17:21:15.000Z
The Dream
2021-04-13T17:21:47.000Z
Our Home | MINARI | Altitude Films
2021-04-01T23:02:09.000Z
In the Heartland
2021-03-18T16:26:25.000Z
MINARI | Scene at The Academy
2021-03-10T23:06:07.000Z
A Family Tale
2021-03-08T18:30:03.000Z
Strong Boy
2021-02-26T14:00:32.000Z
Clip: Digging for Water
2021-02-26T14:00:13.000Z
5 Minute Preview
2021-02-26T14:00:01.000Z
Official Trailer
2020-09-30T13:02:19.000Z
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Cast
Steven Yeun
Jacob
Han Yeri
Monica
Youn Yuh-jung
Soonja
Alan Kim
David
Darryl Cox
Mr. Harlan
Esther Moon
Mrs. Oh
Ben Hall
Dowsing Dan
Eric Starkey
Randy Boomer
Jacob Wade
Johnnie
James Carroll
Brother Roy
Jenny Phagan
Bonnie
Tina Parker
Debbie
Chloe Lee
June
Joel Telford
Older Kid
Scott Haze
Billy
Skip Schwink
Doctor
Tea Oh
Grocery Store Owner
Debbi Tucker
Hospital visitor (uncredited)
Ed Spinelli
Church Member (uncredited)
Ernie Robinson
Church Member (uncredited)
Danny Frost
Church Member (uncredited)
Laurie Frost
Church Member (uncredited)
Warren Lane
Church Goer (uncredited)
Jonnie Parnell
Bank Teller (uncredited)
Amanda Pearce
Church Goer (uncredited)
Details Of Movie
Music
Photos Lachlan Milne
Revenue 12900000
Location United States of America
Producer Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Christina Oh
Director Lee Isaac Chung
User Reviews
SWITCH. June 23 2021 09:58:51 PM

'Minari' is an emotionally beautiful film. For me personally, the only downfall are very small parts of its narrative. Some things are brought up but never really touched on again, which didn't bug me in the moment but after the film, I asked myself what happened with those threads. It's such a small issue, but that doesn't stop me from saying that the film is a breathtaking delight. Soon-ja sang it best: “Minari, minari... wonderful, wonderful.“ - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-minari-equal-parts-heartwarming-and-heartbreaking

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots June 23 2021 09:58:52 PM

“Minari” is an absolutely beautiful gem of a movie that is delightful on all levels. The highly personal film, written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung, tells the story of a struggling Korean-American family searching for a better life when they move to rural Arkansas from California. Jacob (Steven Yeun) dreams of starting his own farm and selling Korean vegetables to serve the growing immigrant population, while his wife Monica (Yeri Han) quietly internalizes her anxiety. Their two kids (Alan S. Kim, Noel Cho) adapt a bit more quickly, but things are turned upside down when their firecracker of a grandma (Yuh-jung Youn) arrives. Set in the 1980s, the film depicts a fresh look at the immigrant experience in America, capturing what it must be like to face unfamiliar surroundings while clinging to the promise of a happy future. Jacob has a desire and drive that’s enviable, even if he’s draining the family’s savings with his pie-in-the-sky dreams. It’s rare that almost all of the best performances of the year are concentrated in one movie, but here we are. The cast is pitch-perfect, from Will Patton‘s supporting role as a religious Korean War veteran to Han’s understated turn as a disappointed wife who is embarrassed to be living in a mobile home in the middle of nowhere. The performances are excellent all around, but Kim and Youn steal the film. All of the actors achieve something to be proud of here. I instantly felt a powerful connection with every character, each of them a person I would gladly root for until the end. I contend that if you aren’t all-in and crossing your fingers for this likeable family’s success, there’s something deeply rotten in your soul. The narrative explores the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows with a charming, admirable authenticity and eye-opening insight. The story’s appeal is universal with a hopeful sentiment, even when tragedy strikes. “Minari” may not escape a few chestnut platitudes (like even when you come close to losing everything, a new day will dawn and things will be brighter because you still have each other), but this comforting underdog story about immigrants with a dream is wrapped in an absolutely beautiful film that’s delightful on all levels. By: Louisa Moore / SCREEN ZEALOTS