Synopsis
Minari follows the Yi family as they relocate to rural Arkansas, where patriarch Jacob pursues his dream of building a Korean farm. The film tenderly explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and belonging through the eyes of young David. It is a deeply personal and universal story about what it means to seek a better life for those you love.
Did You Know?
- Minari is a water plant that grows easily anywhere.
- Director Lee Isaac Chung based the film on his childhood.
- Most of the dialogue is spoken in Korean.
- Youn Yuh-jung won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
- The film was shot in Tulsa, Oklahoma, not Arkansas.
Iconic Quotes
- Grandma, you're not a real grandma. Real grandmas are supposed to be nice.
- Minari grows anywhere. It's perfect for Koreans.
- America is a good country. You just have to make it work.
- We didn't come all this way to fail.
- I just want to show my family that I can do something.
