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Minari 2021

A winning story about the pursuit of the American Dream

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Our Take (by Oppie A)

Minari is a film written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung, about a Korean-American family in search of the so-called American Dream. It is an intimate drama that is powerful yet quiet, and filled with moments of innocence. With dreamlike scoring, unique characters, and a captivating climax, this movie tugs on the heartstrings, and serves as a great reminder of the beauty of gratitude.

Thanks to these, plus winning performances across the board, Minari earned plenty of nominations at the 2021 Oscars, with Youn Yuh-jung eventually bagging the Best Supporting Actress award—a monumental first for South Korea.

Notable Critics

"A moving portrayal of the pains of assimilation, bolstered by Chung's writing and direction."

— Kambole Campbell

Synopsis

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.

Awards

Oscars

1 win, 6 nominations

Won: Best Supporting ActressNominated: Best ActorNominated: Best DirectorNominated: Best Original ScoreNominated: Best Original ScreenplayNominated: Best PictureNominated: Best Supporting Actress

Golden Globes

1 win

Won: Best Motion Picture: Foreign Language

BAFTA

1 win, 6 nominations

Won: Supporting ActressNominated: Best DirectionNominated: Best Film not in the English LanguageNominated: CastingNominated: Original ScoreNominated: Supporting ActorNominated: Supporting Actress

SAG Awards

1 win, 2 nominations

Won: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting RoleNominated: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureNominated: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

DGA

1 nomination

Nominated: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film

Spirit Awards

1 win, 5 nominations

Won: Best Supporting FemaleNominated: Best DirectorNominated: Best FeatureNominated: Best Male LeadNominated: Best ScreenplayNominated: Best Supporting Female

Sundance

2 wins

Won: Audience Award (U.S. Dramatic)Won: U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic

Nat. Board of Review

3 wins, 1 nomination

Won: Best Original ScreenplayWon: Best Supporting ActressWon: Top FilmsNominated: Official Selection

LAFCA

1 win

Won: Best Supporting Actress

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Oppie A

Oppie A is a contributing writer at A Good Movie to Watch, reviewing films and shows across the major streaming services.