The heartfelt film features a standout performance by Youn Yuh-jung, who won an Oscar for her role. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX ThingsToDoInSanAntonio
Writer and director Lee Isaac Chung tells his own childhood story about a young Korean family's move to rural Arkansas in the 1980s, where it struggled to realize the American dream by starting a farm and attempting to assimilate.the Best Film of 2020 and described it as a drama that"delivers an extremely effective message about love and devotion that is equal parts charming, heartbreaking and humorous.
"First, I was worried because I heard he didn't have any acting experience," she explained."But he was prepared. He memorized all the lines. We built the relationship together. The script was built nicely between grandma and grandson." As for why she believed the film was beloved by audiences and critics alike, Yuh-jung said it captured a universal story."We all have a grandma," she said."I think family love is what touches people."
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