Minari | The Beautiful Tragedy 

This is my love letter to my childhood. Do you think Minari will win the oscars?

The fact that Minari is recognized as a "foreign film" when it's one of the most american film I've seen recently makes me so angry

One thing I observed was when David says he's gonna die and Grandma embraces him, the very next day she has a stroke. It's like she prayed to God for his well being in place of her. And eventually the hole in his heart grows smaller😭

Something that i found devastatingly beautiful was at the end when David ran for his grandma, he’s not really allowed to run around the house because of his heart condition but for him to make that effort at the end just to catch up to his grandma is just...beautiful.

Something about the scene of David running for his grandma that just had me bursting in tears.

"Sometimes tragedy is what stops tragedies from happening"

So often in Hollywood Korean actors are cast as Chinese or Japanese. It's great to see Korean actors playing Korean roles

This movie has one of the most beautiful soundtracks I have ever heard.

I cried during the fire scene because that was the first time Jacob called Monica honey 🥲

It was the scene when the grandma just sat there. She looked so... empty, filled with guilt of what she had done, even though she couldnt help it.

Anne was a focal point for me in this movie as well. Being an elder sister myself, maybe. Her reaction and quiet thanks at the hospital. Her acceptance of most things and love for everyone I thought made this so touching as well. It's a bit disappointing that people don't talk about that character more. I hope everyone notices her more and supports that young actress a lot.

I'm not Korean, but I am a first generation US citizen and I found myself relating to the characters in the film very strongly. I can very easily place myself in David's shoes, because my experience when we first arrived was very similar to his. I remember overhearing my parents arguing about how they were struggling with money and how they were going to figure out how to support us, so the argument scene with the paper airplanes really hit home for me. Beautiful movie.

I heard that there is a saying that minari grows better the second time that it is planted. I don't know how widely known this belief is or if it is even true, but if so, I find that to be another symbolic aspect to the film's ending. Thank you for sharing your unique insight into the nuances of language.

any kid born of asian parents that migrated to any western country can relate 100% to this movie at every level.

Grandma's walking away and feeling guilty that she can't face what she did totally broke me. I sobbed in the theatre. I do hope Youn Yuh Jung and Steven Yeun win the Oscar for this movie. Han Yeri is amazing too. So is Alan and Noel😊

It’s a Korean family, but probably the most relatable American film you can watch.

I love that I was able to understand the ending, at least in my own way. Like yeah, he lost the short term boon of selling his crops the following week - but he and Monica discovered that they still love each other - that they'd even die for each other. It was all about Monica's philosophy in the prior scene. She wondered, if they can't be ok in the bad times then what makes the good times mean anything? The ending was their answer, things literally could not have gotten any worse but everyone chose love over letting these things divide them.

the scene with grandma walking away during the fire and david running after her, telling her not to leave really had me bawling :,*

As a first generation Korean American, I know this film hits home my parents. Unrelated, but another film that hits home but for our parents’ parents for first generation Korean Americans is a film called Ode to My Father.

Finished this movie feeling this huge sense of bittersweet-ness. Maybe it's the grandma effect, but it's somewhat similar to how I felt after The Farewell too. Something that stood out to me was the growing relationship with the grandmother, it broke me when she had a (spoiler) stroke right after David almost seems to have finally embraced her... i bawled. especially love what you said about her being one thing barely holding the family apart, falling apart too, keep it up man!

I like to think that Steven Yeun never intended to get popular in all these Korean-language movies. He's now in too deep and has to fake being a native Korean speaking actor. Minari was a great movie. It really is a movie that speaks to people of all backgrounds.

Minari will be remembered for years. A cinematic perfection.

Just finished watching the movie, and it was touching. Made me remember some of my past too. The ending was a good one. After the barn burnt down and they lost everything, they started out again, never giving up. 1st generation immigrants all faced this, some luckier than others all around the world. My parents lost everything twice, and in the end the toll on my mom's health was too much. Watching this made me think how unworthy us 2nd generation immigrants take up as challenges. We all need to do better.

With or without winning the Oscars, it would not change the fact that Minari indeed took us all to "Home." Thank you for the video.

i deeply enjoyed this. i loved the grandmother.

“..we too are confused having lost our homes somewhere along the way.” Oof that was the ‘thumbs up’ point for me, dude.

I think the actress who played Monica should have been nominated for awards as well. She was excellent

Steven Yuen really had some solid performance after the depature of TWD, I'm so happy for him as a fan.

As a first gen from a Mexican family this movie hit homes, will definitely keep it close to my heart ❤️

I watched this movie last night and I absolutely loved it. As a first generation US citizen, I found myself relating so deeply with all of the struggles the Yi family had to go through. Monica reminds me so much of my own mother, a selfless hard working woman who wants nothing but the best for her children and will work hard to achieve it. This movie deserves to be so greatly recognized, I loved every moment of it.

Every time I see a clip from this movie I'm inexplicably brought to the edge of tears...how on earth will I get through the entire movie?

I see Minari to be a film about faith. Not in a higher being, but in your family and love ones. Jacob not only deny all things superstitious which I can relate, but he also disregard it despite Monica's belief. When he accepted the finder guy in the end, I don't think he's converted. He just choose to accept help for the first time and put his faith in the people who loves him.

this film is one of the best really. The casting was superb, especially Steven and YJ. Allan Kim showed depth no young actor in recent years have shown, and Han Yeri, who i clearly believed was the heart of this film, should have gotten a nod too (that last scene with Steven at the side alley of a store was deeply moving, and only an Actress with her caliber can deliver). I'm thinking, is the water in South Korea reallly that diffrent? How are this country producing these great acts? Like seriously? BTS? Bong Joon Ho? Now the cast of Minari? (arghhh).

Man A24 just keeps making bangers.

Not only is your way of speaking so soothing but the way you connect each observation in the film to another produces a fluidity that is pleasant to the ears. May God bless you and your future endeavors!

I saw so much of my own parents in Jacob and Monica. Especially in Jacob’s determination to succeed even if it kills him, and Monica’s more realistic approach. If there’s one quality that I’ve always admired in my father it, his fierce determination and almost limitless optimism. My dad lost his job and was basically out of work for three years. All while he had a wife and four sons who were dependent upon him. To put it in his words, and this applies to jacob, he said when your kids are depending on you, you can’t allow yourself to have negative thoughts because that’ll destroy you, you have to know that even though you no idea how to get there, you know that you will get there. That’s what I think we see in Jacob

WOW! This was such a beautiful analysis of my new favorite film 🌱 you just got yourself a new subscriber. Some people were disappointed with the ending. However, I believe it was the perfect way to bring the family back together like you said. Thanks again for your effort into the details of an analysis 💻

Thanks for your great analysis. "Sometimes tragedy is what stops tragedy from happening". This quote reminds me of one of the most interesting theological question Theodicy, which is a debate of why does God allow evil to exist.

I have watched almost every review of this movie that comes out every day, this is by far the best review/ commentary I’ve heard. Very well said and made me want to watch the movie again.

Incredible!! I'm half Japanese and was raised sharing a room with my grandma too! Except I sacrificed the twin bed for the floor so gramma could sleep better!!

I just watched Minari and couldn't quite tell what to make of it. Thank you for giving it context to South Korea, and for explaining the signifigance of the fire and its tragedy that I missed. Hope to see more awesome vids in the future!

I have but one word. Ding-dong broken broken ding-dong

Your eloquent analysis always clearly highlights the beauty of what these films try to do. Keep it up Spikima!

Can we talk about the beautiful music of the film. I'm so obsessed with Minari's music

I’ve never seen this movie but you’ve made me want to! I love your channel man! You introduce me to so many new films :)

Beautiful video essay. This channel is becoming a fast favorite for me

This video was so beautifully made. Very powerful. Thank you.

I got to see this at Sundance last year before covid. One of the most beautiful films that I’ve ever seen.

어제 한국에서 미나리가 개봉해서 봤는데 미장센과 연기가 너무 섬세하더라구요. 정말 저 어릴때 한국 할머니와 어머니의 모습을 볼 수 있었습니다. 그와는 별개로 한국에선 북미만큼의 호평을 대중들에게 부터 듣기는 어려울 것 같단 생각이 들더라구요. 정말 미국적인 이야기라고 생각했습니다. 너무 아름다운 영화라서 영화가 끝나고 마구 토론하고 싶은 영화가 아니라 말을 삼키고 곱씹고 싶은 영화였네요. 얼추 알아 들었지만 나중에 한글 자막이 달리면 다시 보러 오겠습니다 :)

I really loved your approach, thankyou for creating and sharing !

I would never have heard of Mulholland Drive if it wasn't for this wonderful channel. What a great movie that was. And now it looks like I got another to check out.

What an absolutely beautiful commentary on the film! More power to you, man.

I've heard about the film and want to thank you for making it. It's beautiful ..... in so many ways. Congratulations on winning an Oscar!!

This is a beautiful review. This made me realize the hidden and subtle messages of the movie. Thanks for this.

So many more should see this masterful piece of art about finding home away from "home". Thank you for sharing such a beautiful narrative and insights.

I really appreciate this video. I loved this movie, and I so felt that nostalgia part, even if I didn't quite get why with how my childhood was. So everything you talked about and got into in this video really helped me see just what it was that was itching at me for my fondness to this movie. It's a remarkable movie, because it allows itself to be honest to what we might consider isn't.

I don't usually watch movies and I also don't dwell on them much but because of RU-vid recommendations I finally got time to watch it. This review is so awesome! Your comments are on point and helped me to appreciate even deeper the wonderful message that Minari is. Thank you for this!

와우 제가젤좋아하는채널에서 미나리리뷰를..! 이번영상은 특히나 정성이 더 느껴집니다ㅜㅜ감사합니다!!

Thank you for this beautiful explanation of Minari's movie. Thank you❤️

Excellent analysis for an excellent movie. Thank you for the extra insight into the importance of the minari plant in your own life.

Thank you so much for your great interpretation of the film!

이렇게 수준 높은 분석 영상을 올리시려면 많은 노력과 시간이 필요할텐데...정말 대단합니다. 더불어 나레이션에 더 없이 좋은 목소리까지 갖추고 계시니 영상을 볼때마다 귀도 호강합니다. 노고에 감사합니다.^^

What a great review of a foreign film. Watching foreign film via subtitles r hard but with this in depth review without spoiling the whole movie, makes one understand the beauty of MINARI movie.

Amazing analysis! Great video!

Minari was such a beautiful film and really brought me back to my childhood. My family went through almost the exact same conflicts they had- from poverty to being a non-white in a mostly white-dominated environment. What really hit home was the constant worry and arguing over money and the long trips into the city when an emergency occurred.

i think this movie doesn't get the praise it deserves. i really liked ur editing and thoughts!

It's beautiful to see films like this. I wish that more storylines of this nature came to the silver screen from more american asians - I'd love to see a great filipino immigrant one

This was a great analysis. Thanks for putting it together 😌

Amazing essay! Been discovering your channel piece by piece. Great content! Much love

I just wept my eyes out in an empty movie theater after watching this

I'm very used to super analytical video essays, but with this you did such a good job of honoring the humanity and emotion of the movie!

Watching this and listening to the OST makes me wanna cry all over again :'-)

This is beautiful ...... I watch the film last night, I was in awe of its simplicity and its profoundness at the same time.

Thank you for the excellent video and a most poignant perspective and the film Minari. I look forward to seeing this film.

This is such a fruitful review. All of it wrapped up as a present on my birthday. Thank you! Keep up the great work

스피키마님 댓글 첫 문장에 마음이 찡하네요(전 그저 한국에서 자란 평범한 한국인이지만). 영어가 자유롭지 않아 항상 영어자동자막 켜서 보는데 스피키마님 낭독과 자막의 싱크로율 정말 엄청납니다.....👍 덕분에 영어공부까지 잘 하고 있습니다 감사합니다! 한글자막 올라오면 또 보겠습니다.

This was a great video, well done , highly appreciated the highlights of elements that i was totally oblivious too ,as a none Korean speaker but also the insights into the actual storytelling

What a great analysis. Well done.

한국 개봉 전 부터 미나리에 대해 좋은 소식들이 들려와서 너무 궁금했었는데 막상 보고나니 어떤 부분이 사람들을 감동시키고 이렇게 많은 수상을 하는지 잘 모르겠어서 해외 리뷰 찾다가 여기까지 왔어요. 이민자의 삶을 다 이해할 수는 없겠지만 영화에 대해 다시 생각해볼 수 있는 기회가 되었네요. 리뷰 감사합니다. :)

love these types of videos

Thank you for what you do, I will enjoy this movie in due time.

Very complex story, thank you for summarizing from start to end! Great movie as well.

오랜만에 극장에 갔더니 생각보다 많은 분들이 미나리를 보러 오셨더군요. 오랜만에 극장에서 좋은 영화를 보고 왔습니다. 잔잔하면서 울림있는 영화 중 하나인거 같아요. 인물간의 갈등 그리고 그 속에서 인물간의 정을 잘 표현한거 같고 배우들 연기도 좋았어요! 사운드트랙도 좋았고요! 오랜만애 극장가길 잘한거 같네요! 너무 좋은 영상에 한글자막까지 너무 감사합니다! 미나리 오스카 노미네이트 응원합니다! 다음 영상도 기대할께요:)

I see you are one of us. When you mentioned '정' I was like... Yeah Boaaaaa you got that right!!!!!

Thank you Can’t wait to see it!

I grew up in a filipino family with my grandmother being an immigrant. The deterioration of soon-ja after her stroke not only reflected my own grandmother's physical deterioration, but also allowed me to gain closure. This film saved me from a cycle of emotional repression. Thank you Minari

I hope he wins Oscar award...he deserve it...

Excellent presentation, and amazing analysis. I liked your review from a Korean perspective. Thanks for the video

영화를 보러 갈 상황이 아니라 이 리뷰를 보게 됐는데.... 정말 미묘하고 아름다운 영화네요. 좋은 리뷰 감사합니다. 이 리뷰만 보았는데도 마음 한 구석이 아려옵니다. 등장인물의 심리나 관계에만 국한된게 아니라, 그를 넘어선 고향이란 키워드를 제시했을 땐 이민자가 아님에도 이 영화에 깊이 몰입할 수 있었어요. 아시안계 미국인들의 이야기이지만, 어쩌면 도심 속에 뿔뿔이 흩어져버린 현대인 모두가 공감할 수 있는 영화란 생각이 들었습니다. 좋은 영상 감사해요 :)

This was beautifully done. Thank you for the wonderful articulation of the nuances.

Wrote a gushing fan letter awhile ago, so let me just say I am heartened to learn in your Q&A that you are to attend film school. Your preparedness by seeing a movie 2 and 3 times shows! I was really touched by your words about MINARI and clear connection to the film. At the very end of your talk I got a little misty-eyed. Next, I will listen to the Spikima music. I wish you all the best and again say thanks. You have a flair for this. It would not surprise me if down the road you are making films, teaching film or writing articles/books on film.

I love your insight so much

This film reminded me of my old foreign exchange classmate from Korea

Such a great and deep review. Thank you for this! The movie is a masterpiece of course....

your analyses are always so beautiful. Thank you so much for creating videos that help my heart feel so much joy in sorrow. Your channel is a blessing to watch, keep up the fantastic art!!

Thank you. I am going to see this in 2 days time, I can't wait

Minari is a movie where you can strangely relate to its story despite your cultural background

excellent video essay. i can tell there was extra care put into this analysis because it hit so closely for u personally.

The mixing of language at the same time is same as speaking taglish to my siblings and friends.

U have explained this movie so nicely...❤️