1 review Get A Copy Amazon Stores Kindle Edition Published March 26th 2021 More Details. Without forcing emotions on the audience, it gives them the room to step back and see how these characters live their lives and go through growing pains. Combine that with their ever-increasing financial woes and Davids heart problems, and you have a recipe for a disintegrating family. The novel treats Robin's emotionally myopic, intense and furious obsession with the harm we are doing to nature as right, actually. Minor spoilers ahead for Minari.. Minari is a leafy green vegetable ( sometimes called water celery or water dropwort) popular in Korean cooking. As the constant bouts of the spousal arguments reveal, the Yis dont have much to show for their decade-long hard work, doing a job that they dont necessarily like. In March 2021, Minari earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, and star Steven Yeun and Korean film legend Youn Yuh-jung both earned acting nominations. Fri, Jul 16, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT "Minari" Discussion Group Friday, July 16. The movie taps into common family dynamics that most students will connect with,while complicating those dynamics through a story of migration and cultural displacement. It could be a sculpture or diorama, a drawing, a poem that describes it, or a virtual one (using Minecraft, etc.). Demonstrate personal and collective agency. -- that illustrates this time. Why? Meanwhile, grandma Soonja (Youn Yuh-jung) faces a trash fire that becomes uncontrollable. Why do you think so? The plant serves as a metaphor for the Yi familys struggles to adapt to their new life and the day-to-day challenges they encounter. Thats because something momentous is happening when one more, in just a handful of Asian American narratives, is released. Despite one challenge after another which pushes Jacob and Monica's relationship to the brink of dissolution, they persist. I think that works for "Minari.". Soon after moving to Arkansas with their son, David (Alan S. Kim), and daughter, Anne (Noel Cho), and taking on the monumental project of starting a farm, it becomes clear that the family needs extra help, so Monicas mother, Soon-ja (played by the wonderful Yuh-Jung Youn), moves in to help Monica take care of the kids while Jacob pursues his dream. You may download the screenplay here. Minari DISCUSSION TOPICS - Dreams, goals, life plans, death of a loved one, loneliness, disappointment, failure, follow-through, guilt, immigration, farming, Ronald Reagan, Korean War, losing faith in someone. (35:37-37:58), Clip #8: The family goes to church, and people there react in various ways to them being Korean. Plot summary: A Korean family starts a farm in 1980s Arkansas. Help students reflect on what motivates who we become and how we grow. The film also has many instances where water causes destruction for the Yi family. I hope to see you in the RESPONSE section about this week's script: Minari. Running time: 115 min. The disconnect which all of them start to feel in their ramshackle trailer in the middle of nowhere continues to fester within Monica throughout the film. But such polemical certainty cramps the . Identify a time in your life when you had to work hard and overcome challenges but didn't give up. Apr 22, 2021, 7:22 AM. Jacob relies on knowledge and planning, so dismisses the dowser. Can you think of someone from your own life, from history, or from a piece of media that's like Anne -- a bit of an "unsung hero" who helps keep things going? At the heart of the movie are questions about the choices we make for our familiesand the priorities behind them. Complex characters. Minari follows the journey of a Korean-American family building a new life on a farm. 18. The movie taps into common family dynamics that most students will connect with,while complicating those dynamics through a story of migration and cultural displacement. Why do you think David has accepted Soonja? The creek water provides the family with water when Jacob has used it all up for his crops. In a sense, the marketing for the film makes sense. What are Monica's? On the church bus, kids joke about Paul not having water. (1:23:41-1:24:58), Clip #14: Jacob takes his box of produce to the appointment with the doctor, which upsets Monica. Why? The mother, Monica (Yeri Han), would rather be in California. So it almost becomes inconsequential that David seems to be naturally recovering from his condition because of his life in Arkansas. Importantly, theyll return to this after the movie and reflect on it. A new film called "Minari" is an immigrant tale rarely portrayed. For Jacob, the farm is his direct path to achieve the proverbial American dream, and he is industrious enough to make an earnest attempt at it. So, after the family, except for Soon-ja, travels to Oklahoma City to meet a specialist there for Davids condition, Monica gives her husband an ultimatum to choose between his family and the farm. Do you agree with her? Jacob explains that the male chicks are discarded, so it's important to be useful. Depending on what's best for your class, have students work in pairs, small groups, or as a whole class. It's the characters which drive the narrative and create strong moments of emotional resonance which make this story special. Why does Jacob mention that he's the eldest son? Cookie Notice Grandma drinks it, he's punished, and Grandma defends him. A sweet, tender, and authentic look into a Korean family moving into the United States and vying for that elusive American Dream. $60. Jacob refuses to hire a water dowser (people who seemingly find underground water through divination using a forked twig). Jacob dreams of starting a farm and living off the profits of that business. Why? Just a few hours before, she'd been making him feel safe. If you decide to help students delve deeper into the topic, you might show the entire film and have more extensive discussions over multiple days. The film willresonate particularly with students whose households have deep connections to countries other than the one in which they reside. Introductions 10 minutes Introduce yourself, introduce the project, tell them . Jacob (Steven Yeun) moves his family from a comfortable life in California to a small town in Arkansas. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, success remains elusive because of the things over which we dont have any control. Jacob and she accept that their marriage is done. If you had to take a side, whose side would you take? Content warning: There are a few scenes to be aware of before you show the movie. Start by introducing the movie and give students some context as to why its worth thinking more deeply about. Jacob, Monica, David (Alan S. Kim), and Anne (Noel Cho) receive good news when a cardiologist lets the family know that Davids heart murmur will likely heal on its own. SPOILERS AHEAD. Monica sends the children away and Jacob and her have a passionate confrontation. Like minari, the family has finally and fully adapted to their new surroundings while maintaining the morsels of individuality that set them apart. She lets him know that she can no longer be with him. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. It's accessible to 9th graders but can also sparkmore nuanced conversations for 12 graders. Is she what David expected? Clip #1: Jacob explains how the male chicks are "discarded," and that means it's important to be useful. Recognize situational demands and opportunities. How would you describe the behavior of the people at church toward the Yi family? Here's a rundown of all those rich details that made the movie so moving: And by the way, it's possible that a few or a lot of these cultural elements aren't exclusive to the Korean community. Jacob and Monica fight as the kids make paper airplanes with the message "Don't fight!" Jacob faces many challenges and setbacks as he tries to make the farm work, only to lose the crop in the fire. The discussion guide and lesson below will help students consider how and why characters in Minari act the way they do. -- can shift one's priorities? Reading scripts. Use this lesson to help students consider how they can: If you only want to show brief parts of the film and discuss them with students, use these helpful clips to get you started. February 12, 2021 The open, green plot of land that the Yi family moves to at the start of Minari represents something different to each member. What do you think is the significance of Jacob hiring a dowser? This week is our discussion about the film, Minari: "A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Be the first to contribute! When the kids on the bus make fun of Paul because he doesn't have water at his house, David realizes that's true about his family, too. 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." It features a Korean family in rural Arkansas, and it's already received major recognition, including a Golden Globe Award. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, "Minari" explores the experience of 1980s America for one Korean American family. Heres how it works. (1:31:41-1:35:41), Clip #15: Soonja accidentally sets fire to the produce shed. Korean people use their heads." Official Screenwriting Blog of The Black List. That doesn't make it 'foreign.' Viet Thanh Nguyen, Dec 24, 2020. What do you think this statement shows about Jacob's motivations? The growing minari also symbolizes hope for the Yi family to thrive in the future. Why do you think the filmmakers linger on the shot of the smokestack at the end of this scene? There's a ton of SEL content to work with here. Absolutely critical to learn the craft of screenwriting. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. .css-4xjy6g{display:block;font-family:RundDisplay,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:0.01em;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-4xjy6g:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-4xjy6g{font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0.9375rem;margin-top:1.25rem;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-4xjy6g{font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:1.25rem;margin-top:0.9375rem;}}@media(min-width: 64rem){.css-4xjy6g{font-size:1.625rem;line-height:1.2;}}Everything We Know About 'Girls Trip 2' So Far. What are the challenges of maintaining a culture while being a part of another one? I guessed Lee Isaac Chung's Minari would be different to me from just about any other film I'd seen from how, even those two minutes, evoked my own memories in a . Why does his grandma telling him he's a "strong boy" contradict the identity he's used to? (1:02:06-1:03:57), Clip #11: After David gets hurt, Grandma emphasizes how strong he is. For Part 2, to read the Plot discussion, go here. On the church bus, kids joke about Paul not having water. Thank you for signing up to CinemaBlend. ONLINE MEETING INFO: Join us for a discussion of Minari and Asian American representation! Director Lee Isaac Chung Writer Lee Isaac Chung Stars Steven Yeun Yeri Han Alan Kim See production, box office & company info Watch on Prime Video rent/buy from $3.99 Jacob explains that the male chicks are discarded, so it's important to be useful. that made it especially memorable? Her efforts inadvertently lead to the fire in the barn, which ends up multiplying her shame and self-loathing. Its a decision that didnt garner consensus easily. People often fall into roles in families: The peacemaker, the comedian, the caretaker, etc. This guide offers two different approaches to teaching Minari: Feel free to use either approach, or even combine the two into one lesson (or an entire unit) based around the movie. Minh Ngo (he/they) is a filmmaker, photographer, writer, and student at New York University. What unies the narrative? Theres so much more to it than that. When I'm not writing about pop culture, I can be found channeling Gordon Ramsay by kicking people out the kitchen. It will be a casually facilitated conversation to those who wish to share their experiences from themes emerged from the film and for those who wish to learn more about AAPI heritage. Understand the influences of organizations and systems of behavior. Anne's strategy when her parents are fighting is to send messages with paper airplanes, which is a creative way to find some control over a situation where she's powerless. Jacob hires a dowser to find water. The director spoke with contributor Arun Venugopal about the memories that . Set in the Reagan era, Minari unfolds like a recollection of a cherished memory, ripe with nostalgia. When they're by the creek, Soonja says, "It's better to see [the snake] than have it hide. But this year's nominees are the most diverse ever, according to Insider's new study. What do you think Jacob is feeling as he talks to David about the farm? Of course, you could also use some combination of the two, adapting the lesson to best suit your class's needs. (49:44-55:13), Clip #10: After Jacob learns a deal fell through with a Korean business owner, there's a shot of the smoke stack for "discarded" useless male chicks. Not a coming-of-age movie so much as a deeply personal and lovingly poetic rendering of his Korean American childhood specifically, how it felt for his immigrant family to adjust to life in . Create something -- a piece of writing, art, music, a game, etc. The kids go to church so they can call their mother. She embraces her new life with a certain childlike wonder that is absent even in Jacob. Do you think this scene would look different today? And again, the event in the plotline spurs trouble within the family as Soonja disappears, a crisis the family has to deal with. First, we see it with the tornado warning, then we see it with Jacobs crops not being able to get enough water, and even the bath scene between Monica and Jacob has a negative undertone because its when Jacob gives her permission to leave him if he cant make the farm work. In Minari, writer-director Lee Isaac Chung (Munyurangabo) documents a South Korean immigrant familys pursuit of happiness in rural Arkansas. Later, Anne asks David if he wants to live with mom or dad. You can also use these in conjunction with the longer lesson plan below. His real memories echoed the tornado warning and his grandmother burning the barn, but he wanted to start Minari with a flood and end it with fire. While Jacob, Monica, and the children are heading to the car, Jacob gleefully talks about how this deal came at the best time. That makes it seem like that dream is possible for all BIPOC people, when we know thats just not true. Have students complete the After You Watch Activities. Integrate their personal and social identities. Just a few hours before, she'd been making him feel safe. The Oscars have a long history of diversity issues, including that they were dominated by white men. After living in America for a few years, sexing chickens for below minimum wage, the family decides to pack their bags and head from California to Arkansas to start a farm. Based on Chung's own childhood, 'Minari' is about a Korean American family that moves to rural Arkansas to start a farm. Tricksters can also act as allies and that is an example of such a moment. This movie is set in the '80s. At the beginning of the film, the family was completely against this notion, with Anne commenting that Jacob snores. Jacob faces many challenges and setbacks as he tries to make the farm work, only to lose the crop in the fire. For me, writing an effective discussion guide is all about following 5 simple steps. Instead, he finds water by figuring out the low grounds. One theme I take away from "Minari" is strength, specifically the perseverance people demonstrate in the face of hardship. That is, their Attractor function doesn't change overall, rather they don a mentor, nemesis, or trickster mask from time to time to fit where they are emotionally and support their goal at that time. This event has passed. As kids, what do moments like this mean about our understanding of the world and how it works? Depending on what's best for your class, have students work in pairs, small groups, or as a whole class. I have been a life long lover of pop culture, especially television, turned that passion into writing about all things entertainment related. How do priorities seem to shift during the fire? But as the film progresses, a poignant bond develops between the two. Demonstrate personal and collective agency. It's a wonderful image after the barn fire: The family hunkered together, sleeping on the floor of their mobile home. Download. It is a Korean story, yes, but its also human storyand a very specific one. But the desire to be seen onscreen is such an important part of our identity, the question we all asked ourselves was: Will any story do? And who is even included in this fantasy of America? Understand the influences of organizations and systems of behavior. If you've seen the film, please rate it at this poll, If you haven't seen the film but would like to see the result of the poll click here, Click here to see the rankings of 2021 films, Click here to see the rankings for every poll done. Edit Details To ask other readers questions about Minari please sign up . They study film and television and are interesting in directing. To her surprise and horror, he picks the latter. Why do you think the filmmakers linger on the shot of the smokestack at the end of this scene? The kids, David (played by Alan Kim) and Anne. In a recent roundtable of Asian American directors in the .css-tjvzc4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;border-bottom:thin solid #6F6F6F;}.css-tjvzc4:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}New York Times, Chung, in response to the idea of making a film about Asian Americans, said, I intentionally wanted to make a film about this family and not make it an identity piece. Anne is a quiet force in the movie, taking care of David and trying to make things easier for her parents. I am a black woman who grew up poor on the Southside of Chicago, and I felt deeply moved and connected to this film because it made me see my parents' struggles in a different way, and thats one of the remarkable things about Minari. Show the entire film with a more in-depth lesson plan and. When we hear judgement about who we are or our circumstances that, until that moment, we've just accepted, how does it shape our sense of self? (42:44-49:43), Clip #9: David dumps out his tea and urinates in the cup. My "Minari": On Asian American Immigrant Cinema, LA Review of Books, February 10, 2021 by Hanna Amaris Roh. Here are some useful distinctions: Research objectives: Sometimes called "research questions," research objectives represent the goals of the research. Chung wanted to make a particular story, not a universal story. This affects his productivity at the local hatchery, where both he and Monica work. (1:05:33-1:10:00), Clip #12: Soonja has a stroke. Soon-ja also serves as a link between Monica and Korea by bringing traditional medicines (for David) and native spices. Its often used in cooking and as a medicine. And the fire is completely a Trickster type of thing. Jacob hopes to become a successful farmer, hoping to produce Korean vegetables for the Southern states growing Korean population. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR USE WITH ANY FILM THAT IS A WORK OF FICTION Select the questions that will work best with your students and promote your educational goals. It's expected to be a favorite for several major awards and. You can also use these in conjunction with the longer lesson plan below. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother. Integrate their personal and social identities. (35:37-37:58), Clip #8: The family goes to church, and people there react in various ways to them being Korean. How do our roles in a family sometimes create expectations for us? All rights reserved. Beyond the snake, what does Soonja mean about things that hide? Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). What are Jacob's priorities? After the Dallas deal falls through, Jacob realizes that he will face financial ruin if he doesnt find another buyer for his produce before it starts to rot. A lot of the students said they couldnt relate to the film because of the wealth, the backdrop of Singapore, the fact that Crazy Rich Asians is a heterosexual Chinese American tale. Students will also reflect on how their own sense of identity has developed within their family and community -- including the impacts of culture and ancestry. Since the diagnosis, the distraught parents have consciously provided David with a sheltered existence. (10:49-13:53), Clip #3: A dowser comes to show Jacob he can find water on the property, but Jacob says, "Americans, believing that nonsense! 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Though she's not avery dynamiccharacter, she plays a huge role in holding everything together. Content warning: There are a few scenes to be aware of before you show the movie. Charming, limpid, and earnest, it's both a familiar tale and a wholly new one.. (34:04-35:56), Clip #7: Grandma can't bake, but she shows the kids what she can do by teaching them a card game. A FOOW (Fish-Out-Of-Water) dynamic. But Chung's brilliance is in how he adds depth and complexity to those foundational ideas - it's in the spaces in between that we find love, loss, hope,. Five acres is a hobby, he tells his reluctant and skeptical wife, explaining why he has acquired 50 acres of the best dirt in America. This changes after Soon-Jas arrival. This is *exactly* the kind of movie I like. She brings with her the old countrys values and beliefs and rejects the perpetual fear that her daughter and Jacob feel about Davids health. The focus of this bi-weekly series is a deep structural and thematic analysis of each script we read. Promise. The dramatic elements of "Minari" make it a powerful film. Minari also symbolizes the Yis story. 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