Adorable 'Minari' Star Alan S. Kim Dabs His Way Through His First Sundance Interview 

I love Steven's answer to the Parasite question; I think it's much more complex. Minari IS american fundamentally NOT Korean, and there is a distinction between the Korean and Korean American experiences. So just because there is an acceptance of KOREAN films, Korean Americans and overall ASIAN Americans have a long way to go.

Man, Steven is going places with his career. His last four films have been nothing short of great. Couldn't be more excited to see what lies ahead for his career.

If Minari is a Korean movie, then Godfather & Goodfella are Italian movies

Watching the interview, I think we move backwards to put this film in Foreign Language Film category. While in reality, first generation immigrant parents talked in their native language at home which makes this film realistic, not Foreign Language Film.

This film is actually an American film, not Korean film. The director is American (Korean American) and the producers are American( Steven Yeon and Brad Pitt). The story is about a Korean American family who immigrated to US in the 1980s, which is a very American story. The adult actresses, Han Yeri and Yoon Yeojeong, are the ONLY Korean actors from Korea, the rest are Korean American actors. Just bcz more than half of this movie is in a Korean language doesnt make it a Korean movie. Parasite by Bong Joonho is definitely a Korean movie because the directors, producers, all the staffs involved, actors, investors are all Koreans based in Korea but this film is an American movie produced by Americans. If the language is in a foreign language, does it automatically make it a foreign movie even though it is an American production??? I dont understand....

1987년 4살에 가족들과 미국으로 이민을 가서 Utah주 변두리 가난한 마을에 있는 트레일러 집에서 우리 가족 넷과 외할머니, 이모 두명과 다 함께 살았어요. 우리 가족 넷은 결국 못버티고 돌아왔지만.. 영화 예고편을 보자마자 그냥 눈물이 났어요 잊고 있었던 기억들이 되살아나서. 한국에서 빨리 개봉하기를 기다립니다.

05:15 when Noel taps her "brother's" leg to tell him to tone it down - like a big sister would.

My family left Korea and arrived in Argentina 45 years ago because my father had a dream of starting a big farm there. Political instability and economic turmoil drove us off Argentina and eventually we settled in the US. Just watching the trailer I can already see many parallel between the movie scripts and the experience we went through. I can't wait to see the movie!

5:14 The way he quitely enjoying his moment. Super cute 😂

I truly hope Youn Yuh-Jung wins her Oscar. I will be in hysterics. She has had an amazing career in Korea, and a win for the Asian community for someone of her calibur would be truly iconic. And, of course, Steven. I want Minari to win everything.

“The visual barrier” such a good way to phrase the lack of Asian leads

shoulld've asked han Ye-ri some questions.. kind of disrespectful. I wanted to hear from her. she is very talented

Ms Youn! I fell in love with her in the Korean variety show, "Youn's Kitchen." She is so cute and regal.

The grandma is a legend.

윤여정 선생님 정말.. 대단하시다.. 그리고 한예리 배우님께도 질문을 했어야 했다고 생각한다

Every time I see Steven yeun I just remember how good his acting was in walking dead I always miss his character. I’m looking forward to watching this film with this cast

Love how the director felt that to do this film right, it needed to be a Korean language film. This doesn't mean that "Minari" is a Korean film; it is an American film that has the Korean language spoken in it. As a Korean/Japanese American, this statement the director made really resonates with me, because it shows that the writers wanted to be authentic in their storytelling.

Gosh, I just saw the trailer for the movie and it looks phenomenal. That 2 minutes of movie made me cry. I hope it does well.

I got to meet Steven at a comic con once. I only knew him as the guy on walking dead. I never really liked that show but my friend did and I went to meet him because of my friend but he was an extremely chill and kind individual. I’m extremely glad I’ve watched his recent films and I’m happy to say I’m now a huge fan.

Having gone thru teenage years in US with my Korean grandma, something deep down hit me really hard. Can't wait to watch this.

the kids are so cute. im sure they are amazing in the movie. the lil girl is so shy and the boy seems funny! also shouts out to Steven Yeun! he deserves all the success coming his way and into the future!

I can’t wait to cry like a baby when I watch this masterpiece

I have no single complaint about korean’s acting.

코로나땜에 집에서 워킹데드 보는데 스티븐연 너무 좋아하는데 검색하다 미나리 보게되서 와우 정말 놀랍고 반가움

Alan Kim is so adorable!🤩 Will always be a big fan of Ms. Youn! ❤

늦은 나이에 부모님과 이민와서 시간이 지나 결혼도 하고 아이 낳고 사니 아이의 미래가 걱정이 되기도 하고 감동과 동감되기도 하네요 개봉하면 꼭 보고 싶어요!🙏

I love Ye-ri, in hello my twenties Can't wait to see her in this film🥰

It would be nice to see the names of all the actors in this video in the description. The woman in the middle is Han Ye-Ri and did a phenomenal job in the movie Sea Fog.

미국 이민 28 년차입니다.. 울 큰아들이랑 우리엄마 생각이나서 보자마자 목부터 매입니다ㅠㅠ

Cheers for the Minari Crew! Can't wait to see these fabulous actors in Korean theater.

Everyone in the cast is so amazing 😻

I cannot wait to see this. Trailer had me tears!

I'm very happy of Steven Yuen!! He's a great talent. I wish him more great films and TV shows!!!! Film trailer just made me cry.

Very excited for the movie, but shame there wasn’t a translator for 윤여정, a trailblazer actress, and 한예리, excellent and respected actress in South Korea.

I can relate to this movie. The hard work, the blood sweat and tears that my parents sacrificed for me and my sister, leaving their own families for us, I will never take for granted and they will always be my heros

Really looking forward to watching this!

If you are calling all the actors, atleast have some questions ready for them. Let everyone speak.

I want to watch this movie the cast looks just simply amazing 🤩

5:14 Awww this moment 😍Can't wait to watch the whole movie

Omg that little kid is so adorable 😍

This is a good movie to watch during one year after the pandemic. It makes me feel we can overcome this pandemic shit.

So excited to see this movie!

I need more of Alan!!! And had no idea Youn Yuh Jung could speak English - what a delightful surprise

I love this movie so much it touches my heart in so many ways 😭

Such a wonderful movie wow I am amazed by how amazing the actors and the whole movie is.

It is a very pleasant experience to watch this film

This movie looks wonderful. I must watch it.

Han Yeri deserves more recognitions

Noel is literally sooo sweet. She goes to my school and she’s literally the nicest person 😭💞💞

감독님 has a really nice voice btw

I'm so excited for this film!!!

흠 미국 영화잖아... 대중은 모르더라도 버라이어티 인터뷰에서 이런 질문이 나올거라고는 생각도 못했다. 그 질문이 미국 내에서 한인이 어떻게 차별받는지를 바로 보여주네

Just watched the trailer I cant wait to see it the story feels so representative of alot of poc but also very relatable to every American

I'm so excited!

So looking forward to this film!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Story reminds me of my family, I must see this!

casting in this move are stunning specially the grandma !

Damn the kids literally played themselves in the movie, they really did a good job on the casting!

One of my top 10 favorite movies, I loved it!

Wow, correct Steven, there was one good question asked but I really appreciate that they did this interview.

I have watched the film and must say this is one of the films that will stay with you for many years. Absolutely well-deserved award, however for the WRONG category! This is an American film!! Another film "Inglourious basterds" won the best picture in 2010 that had German and French language for more than 50% but that movie was NOT in the foreign language category, Pure discrimination GG!!

already make me crying. god job!

I've heard Minari is going to be released in early March here in Korea. I can't wait to see this!

Yes, Steven Yuen!

beyond excited for Minari 🤍

Miss this movie.. I am gonna watch it.

woahhh ive always seen youn yuh jung on korean programs growing up, but it's kinda crazy (and impressive) to see how good her english is.

Minari is an awesome film.

So cute . Gonna check it out

Very much looking forward to watching this movie! 🤗

Soo excited!!

such a reserved and modest Asian interview 🤭❤❤

I wish there would be a really deep interview with Noel Kate Cho. I can find lots of interviews and stories with and about Allen Kim. There's just non with Noel.

Cmon! Female Back benchers doesn't mean that they don't know nothing. Atleast ask some questions to them too.

I spent a year as an exchange student in a trailer house 11 years ago in the middle of nowhere in Arkansas. Ofc I had to watch this movie! And I did, and it was superb!

재미있게 봤던 인터뷰였는데 이젠 영화를 더 기대하게 만든다.

I know some of the actors but Alan such a good actor for 8 yr old. I can’t wait to see this movie.

I must agree the casting was perfect

Wow great cast

Han Yeri 💛💛

It was the most perfect Korean movie for me, I watched many with lots of subtitles and this was more about what you seen. It touched me deeply the movie 100% satisfied. I like to see more of this timeless movies

You guys are making history and I'm glad you've made this film. Overcoming the subtitles is still a struggle amongst alot of people but keep doing what you do and know you still have asian Americans like me people to back you up.

Ms. Youn... the entire cast. Hoping to see this movie in the states... Waiting.

YES!!! I love Ms.Yoon!

That cowboy outfit is everything!!!!🤩

火事の中 二人の孫達が、お祖母ちゃん！お祖母ちゃん！と 叫びながら、必死に探す姿、黙って手をつないで 家に向う姿に涙がこぼれました。ミナリを見つけ、お父さんが、お祖母ちゃんのおかげだ。と、息子に話す様子に、二人を抱きしめたくなりました。🌿

“Minari” is the talk of the town movie. I’m a Filipino but I’m very proud of my co Asian-Korean neighbor. These actors & actresses casts are all smart/intelligent. I wish I can hug my cutie adorable, smart Alan. I love the movie. Nice!

Actress Han Ye-ri who play the wife was from the amazing drama SWITCH CHANGE THE WORLD with actor Jang Keun Suk ❤👍

I love how Yuh-Jung Youn is just chillin in her casual regalness. Reminds me of how De Niro is during interviews. Laidback legends lol

Love Steven!

Looking forward to watch this movie. Good luck at the Oscars 🥰

한예리 화이팅! 혹시라도 언어때문에 의기소침하지 마시길.

A very good film, a must watch movie ❤️❤️❤️

미나리... 어떤 영화인지 너무 궁금하네요... 개봉하면 바로 달려가서 봐야겠습니다

Di ko kinaya besh, iyak nang iyak ako 🤍Halmeoni saranghe 💖

some of the BEST films out there are actually korean films. they're some of the best story tellers. i'm willing to read any subtitles for a good movie.

omg! han ye ri from hello my twenties!!!

great movie - highly recommended

Glennnnnnnn :) still miss you Steven on WD

Sometimes people are trapped in their own struggles and it's tough for them to remember what they once promised, what they dreamt and they also can't understand what others are going through during this process and even though they care for them they don't understand how much they are affecting by influencing them with their outlets.. I loved the relation between grandmother and grandson especially because of how contrasting and similar they are..it makes us laugh and feel emotional for them..we see their insecurities, their understanding of mental and physical problems and how their differences build their relation..Their relationship is a kind of soul for this film..That kid's character plays in our minds for sometime after watching the film. Music is very good in this movie and right from the first scene we almost feel like we are in the middle of the movie..We feel as if we have come to their lives in the middle and so much has happened even before this. There is a lot of conflict among the characters because of what they are trying to make and since they are immigrants we see how that multiplies for them as they have to fight the challenges even from outside and we see how they dicuss many minute things to go with their normal lives..Sometimes we are so caught up in the long term goals we tend to ignore the short term necessaries, this film shows that perspective in a beautiful way... After watching the film if we think why this film is named 'minari', the answer for that thought itself gives us goosebumps..It has an impeccable ending..The whole movie makes us feel the writing..one of the most wonderfully written screenplays.. Though it shows how important a place might be to grow it also shows that understanding in the family is more important, without that anything is irrelevant instagram.com/p/CL63tOlF7Vc/?igshid=qvgsh4mizr2i