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 Complex characters. Why do you think David does what he does, and why does Soonja defend him? If I heard the premise without knowing anything about the movie, I would assume that dynamic would be a pretty significant narrative element, but at least as far as the script is concerned, it's pretty light. Can you think of a situation where you make your voice heard even though you can't really change what's happening? Paul feels like a Mentor figure. 'Minari' is about immigrants who speak Korean. The growing minari also symbolizes hope for the Yi family to thrive in the future. By marketing the movie as a universal story, it loses part of what makes it so special. What scene, and why does it stick out in your mind? Bruder's book called attention to the economic ruthlessness of the Amazon setup, and the effect of the toil on older employees; Zhao is more focussed on Fern, as she greets her fellow-drones at . For Part 4, to read the Themes discussion go here. (1:05:33-1:10:00), Clip #12: Soonja has a stroke. Later, Anne asks David if he wants to live with mom or dad. They save each other, and in the process, salvage their relationship. Later, he sprints after his grandmother to retrieve her after Soon-ja wanders off, post-barn fire. David leads dad down to the creek. This is demonstrated in his frustrated ramblings to Paul when the prospective buyer in Dallas cancels their order for Jacobs produce. Minari Plot Synopsis Having spent a considerable portion of their early youths in California as chicken sexers, Jacob (Steven Yeun) and Monica Yi (Han Ye-ri) move their family of four to Arkansas' green pastures. Just a few hours before, she'd been making him feel safe. What are some examples to support your idea? Jacob (Steven Yeun) moves his family from a comfortable life in California to a small town in Arkansas. When they're by the creek, Soonja says, "It's better to see [the snake] than have it hide. This lesson is designed to align with the CASEL 5 competencies for social and emotional learning as well as various Thinking Routines from the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Project Zero. 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. The movie, partially based on Chungs life, is set in the 1980s. Newer Post . $60. July 20, 2022 By Berkeley Food Institute. Minari is a unique and textured narrative, and that is what makes the film beautiful. 119. I have been a life long lover of pop culture, especially television, turned that passion into writing about all things entertainment related. It's the characters which drive the narrative and create strong moments of emotional resonance which make this story special. Absolutely critical to learn the craft of screenwriting. 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. Why do you think David has accepted Soonja? You can also use these in conjunction with the longer lesson plan below. But the biggest problem for the couple, as well as their biggest source of contention, remains Davids health. Minari ( Korean: [minai], transl. Fri, Jul 16, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT "Minari" Discussion Group Friday July 16. 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. For Part 5, to read the Dialogue discussion go here. The discussion guide and lesson below will help students consider how and why characters in Minari act the way they do. People often fall into roles in families: The peacemaker, the comedian, the caretaker, etc. That seems to be an apt line about David's family, how despite the hardships they face, they prove to be able to "grow anywhere," even on their struggling Arkansas farm. What's Anne's role in the family? Content warning: There are a few scenes to be aware of before you show the movie. 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? Around 1:19:00, some kids use chewing tobacco. Our daily schedule I get why people want to assert the Americanness of stories about immigrants of color when their stories are perpetually excluded from the narrative of who gets to be an American. 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. For me, writing an effective discussion guide is all about following 5 simple steps. The new movie Minari (PG-13) tells the story of Jacob, Monica and their family as they chase a better future in the 1980s rural South. Monica wants a sense of community. Its a commentary on the future that the Yis might experience. This is a story that many can connect to because its the story of the American dream. To access over 90 analyses of previous movie scripts we have read and discussed at Go Into The Story, go here. Its implied that the Yi family will come back stronger as farmers and as a family. It could be a sculpture or diorama, a drawing, a poem that describes it, or a virtual one (using Minecraft, etc.). Thinking back on the movie, is there one scene thats particularly memorable? For Part 1, to read the Scene-By-Scene Breakdown discussion, go here. I will have a review for it coming soon, so be sure to stop back by to check it out, it will be linked down below. For Part 3, to read the Character discussion, go here. What do you think about the tension between Jacob's approach and the dowser's approach? The kids go to church so they can call their mother. For Part 2, to read the Plot discussion, go here. In their efforts to connect with the new neighbors, the Yis become a part of the local church and almost inevitably encounters casual racism, admittedly stemming from ignorance rather than malice. But the main source of conflict is not the immigration from the native country but the relocation from California. Help students reflect on what motivates who we become and how we grow. While Jacob, Monica, and the children are heading to the car, Jacob gleefully talks about how this deal came at the best time. NY 10036. Yes, on both counts. That doesn't make it 'foreign.' Viet Thanh Nguyen, Dec 24, 2020. 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. That. Jacob sees the minari and says, It's growing well on its own." We also see Jacob possibly understanding Monica better when she also tries to save the produce. Start by introducing the movie and give students some context as to why its worth thinking more deeply about. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother. And who is even included in this fantasy of America? In the Minari ending, Jacob and Monica are now working together to get the farm up and running. Anne is a quiet force in the movie, taking care of David and trying to make things easier for her parents. She embraces her new life with a certain childlike wonder that is absent even in Jacob. 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? Minari first and foremost is a Korean immigrant story, so Korean Americans and Korean immigrants will connect and understand this story in a way that other Americans cannot, but at the heart of this story is a very American story, a story of wanting to better oneself and family. For Monica, his decision comes as an ultimate betrayal. But I kept thinking about how Minari is being marketed and wondered, Is this really a story about the American dream? Why? When she's not putting on a spontaneous vaudeville show with her daughter, Christine loves nature,music, and almost any form of dark chocolate. They fight. When it comes to representation, its hard not to feel the lack of differences and experiences onscreen. Here are my takeaways via each days discussion. Step 3: Write instructions for any user activities. (1:31:41-1:35:41), Clip #15: Soonja accidentally sets fire to the produce shed. Beyond the tornado, why is she angry? I hear the American dream thrown around a lot [about Minari], and that could mean all kinds of things that I was intentionally not getting into with the movie.. Importantly, theyll return to this after the movie and reflect on it. (42:44-49:43), Clip #9: David dumps out his tea and urinates in the cup. Read. The film willresonate particularly with students whose households have deep connections to countries other than the one in which they reside. If you had to take a side, whose side would you take? 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. Reading scripts. Who's right? The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother. You can use all of the questions and activities or pick and choose, depending on how much time you have. * The fire: A major reversal, indeed, the destruction of what Jacob had worked so hard to build, the barn a symbol of what the farm *could* be. Young David and his family move from California to Arkansas to settle in a mobile home on vacant land, which the father hopes to farm. Develop interests and a sense of purpose. Soon-ja, who has recently suffered a stroke, accidentally sets fire to the barn where Jacob keeps his produce. This is *exactly* the kind of movie I like. Even if it doesnt represent the multiplicity of who we are? 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. It could be something that only happened inside of yourself. 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? Instead, she plays cards and swears. Depending on what's best for your class, have students work in pairs, small groups, or as a whole class. A boy and *his* medical issues. But then her suprising comment to David about him being "strong." I only noticed how prevalent fire and, especially, water are in Minari because of the brilliant Bong-Joon-ho pointing it out in his interview with Lee Isaac Chung for Variety. (1:38:26-end). But the well he digs there soon runs dry, and he has no choice but to use county water, which means that the family now has to pay for another thing that they cant afford. Why? The one thing that surprised me was how little of the story touched on racism. 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. As a family car travels through a green American landscape, the earth itself seems to be speaking to the characters, and through them, to us. Minari movie is now available on PVOD and there has been much talked about this one being nominated for some awards this year. The film is named after the Korean word for a type of water dropwort that, as Soon-ja (Youn Yuh-jung) tells her grandson David Yi (Alan Kim), can be used as medicine or put in any food, be it a stew, kimchi, or soup. How would you describe the behavior of the people at church toward the Yi family? Lee Isaac Chungs breathtaking new film Minari is promoted as a staggeringly powerful story of the American dream. It follows a Korean American father whos trying to reimagine what life for his family could look like. In an interview with Cinemablend, various cast and director Chung spoke about how minari is special because its a plant that thrives even in rough soil. 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. But underlying all of that, its less the immigration but the heart and sentiments, the relationships of the people doing that. He saw this as an overall analogy for the immigrant experience, which he shared in a Filmmaker Magazine interview: Later, you know, I started to see a lot of those connectionsto immigration itself, and to the stories of the people who came over and planted themselves in the worst soils and started to thrive and grow. As kids, what do moments like this mean about our understanding of the world and how it works? Beyond the snake, what does Soonja mean about things that hide? 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. Discussion Guide 5.12.2016 Pie Digital | Fast Insight 1 Page 2 of 4 Task 1: General exploration, Dashboard Imagine that you recently installed an app on your phone that was going to help you with your home network. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. I love me a good line and this one had some really touching one. She says American kids don't like sharing their room and Monica says, "He's a Korean kid." Exhibit self-discipline and self-motivation. And if you're looking to check it out, find out how to watch Minari streaming. But just as Crazy Rich Asians did in 2018, Minari carries the weight of representation, of helping us as Asian Americans validate ourselves through the hope that we will see our stories onscreen and the hope that people will see us. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. David expects his grandmother to be able to bake cookies. Our daily schedule: Monday: Scene-By-Scene BreakdownTuesday: PlotWednesday: CharactersThursday: ThemesFriday: DialogueSaturday: Takeaways. The heartfelt film from the studios of A24 tells the tender story of a Korean-American family that starts a farm growing Korean vegetables and endures the struggles of building a home in 1980s Arkansas. A grandmother and her medical issues. 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. The family flees Korea seeking a better life in the United States. New York, If we look at the story with David as the Protagonist, there are a lot of Trickster dynamics at play. When the Yi family arrives, Jacob rushes to the barn to try to stop it, then he tries to save some of his produce. Minari Is a Beautiful Portrait of a Family in Flux Lee Isaac Chung's bittersweet award-winning film is one of the highlights of the season. Identify diverse social norms, including unjust ones. David aspires to be one of the gang and hanging with Johnnie provides that opportunity, however, Johnnie has a wild streak and that stands in opposition to the steadfastness required of the family to survive on the farm. To download a PDF of the breakdown , go here. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). Much of the movie has subtitles, so if you have students that can benefit from ita simple transcriptand the full screenplay are both available. Minari is a leafy green vegetable ( sometimes called water celery or water dropwort) popular in Korean cooking. Running time: 115 min. It's accessible to 9th graders but can also sparkmore nuanced conversations for 12 graders. Also, he has faith, another quality Jacob's family needs. Identify a time in your life when you had to work hard and overcome challenges but didn't give up. But such polemical certainty cramps the . Uh, You Havent Seen Austin Butlers Elvis Yet?! CAVEATS After all is said and done, the fact Monica helps Jacob save the harvested crops from the burning barn is a sign she is still committed to the relationship. So anyone can pick and eat it. (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. Is she what David expected? What do you think is the significance of Jacob hiring a dowser? Again, demonstrating his growing strength. Tricksters can also act as allies and that is an example of such a moment. (1:12:32-1:18:35), Clip #13: Monica tells Anne she's so grown up, taking care of everyone. Develop interests and a sense of purpose. For Part 4, to read the Themes discussion go here. Be the first to contribute! and our This also ties with the idea of the healing powers of minari, a plant that purifies the creek water. What are Monica's? The discussion guide and lesson below will help students consider how and why characters in Minari act the way they do. Students will be writing down notes about one character's motivations. 'Minari' is about immigrants who speak Korean. We also see Monica and Paul (Will Patton) with Jacob as he pays to find a new water well, something he was against in the beginning. Considering Minari is a semi-autobiographical movie, there is no reason to theorize she is dead. When his grandmother calls him a "pretty boy," he reacts defensively. Just like each of the family's members has the "seeds" of an inner strength inside which grows to meet the tests they face, so, too, the minari plants, capable of growing without any aid at all. Why or why not? This year also saw the highest number of nominations that went to women across the top . Life in Arkansas is far from what Jacob and his wife Monica (Yeri Han) hoped. Seeing as the movie is about the struggles of trying to get a farm up and running, it's not surprise that three big events -- well, two really big ones, another which is not as dramatic visually, but just as impactful -- are tied to weather and the land: * The tornado: Not only a danger in and of itself, but a metaphor for the "storm" within the family. (7:56-9:40), Clip #2: A thunderstorm is in full swing, and everyone's scared. Despite these tragedies, the family comes out of it stronger than ever. Lee Isaac Chung's depiction of the often lonely path Korean immigrants must tread towards their American dream has won its stars Yuh-jung Youn and Steve Yeun Oscar nominations You will receive a verification email shortly. In her last scene, Soon-ja sits wide awake, watching the Yis sleep on the floor together. Heres how it works. Social & Emotional Learning. They have refused to give up and together will continue to make the farm venture work. Things that hide are more dangerous and scary." (16:09-19:51), Clip #4: Jacob tells Anne that Koreans immigrate to the U.S. and miss Korean food. Thinking back on the movie, is there one scene thats particularly memorable? Do you think this is a positive or negative thing? By Richard Lawson February 22, 2021 Writer-director. When Monica asks Jacob which family the move was really for, what does she mean? In an interview with Deadline, Chung also added how minari doesnt start to thrive until its second season. Jacob hires a dowser to find water. (25:49-27:39), Clip #5: Grandma (Soonja) arrives, and David is unsure about her. How would you describe the behavior of the people at church toward the Yi family? She doesnt know it yet, but the fire has proven to be a blessing in disguise; it has saved her family from what seemed like an unavoidable dissolution. So it almost becomes inconsequential that David seems to be naturally recovering from his condition because of his life in Arkansas. In her view, the money belonged to their children, and Jacob shouldnt have given it away, especially when she didnt send money to her own mother. Is she what David expected? Content warning: There are a few scenes to be aware of before you show the movie. Its a decision that didnt garner consensus easily. Do you think this scene would look different today? (1:12:32-1:18:35), Clip #13: Monica tells Anne she's so grown up, taking care of everyone. Because entire countries can't have a smell, what is it David is really reacting to? And an interesting exploration of two subcultures: Korean home life and the rural south. What do you think this statement shows about Jacob's motivations? Simple plot. Yet Minari is, in many ways, an optimistic movie about the American immigrant dream. Anticipate and evaluate the consequences of theiractions. Why? Students can write down responses individuallyand then discuss in pairs, small groups, or as a whole class. Hand out the graphic organizer and give students a few minutes to complete the Before You Watch question. Preview the activities students will be doing during the movie. Minari is a tender account of hope deferred, of the limits of paradise, and of finding the strength to carry on. Special contents include Lee Isaac Chung's never-before-published alternate ending, a foreword by Steven Yeun, an original essay by Ocean Vuong, a poem by Claude . What are our options when our priorities are fundamentally different from a loved one's? The kids, David (played by Alan Kim) and Anne. That doesn't make it 'foreign.' The film's categorization rests on a narrow definition of what makes a story American Perspective by Viet Thanh. Maybe it is. As kids, what do moments like this mean about our understanding of the world and how it works? My students and I wanted to be seen by others and to see ourselvesthe hope that the diversity of who we are would finally be reflected, but theres only so much room for Asian American representation in Hollywood. Despite one challenge after another which pushes Jacob and Monica's relationship to the brink of dissolution, they persist. Demonstrate personal and collective agency. Soon-ja also serves as a link between Monica and Korea by bringing traditional medicines (for David) and native spices. Why does Jacob mention that he's the eldest son? Complex characters. At the beginning of the film, the family was completely against this notion, with Anne commenting that Jacob snores. Though it wasn't hugely popular among teens, it's possible that some of your students have seen it, so it's helpful to make a strict "If you know it, don't blow it" rule to prevent spoilers. Reflect on their own role in promoting personal, family, and community well-being. Today you noticed your phone was acting kind of weird so you open up this app to see what . Instead, he finds water by figuring out the low grounds. Depending on what's best for your class, have students work in pairs, small groups, or as a whole class. The Collected Regrets of Clover: A Novel by Mikki Brammer Summary: From the day she watched her kindergarten teacher drop dead during a dramatic telling of Peter Rabbit, Clover Brooks has felt a stronger connection with the dying than she has with the living. 18. Why do you think so? The Minari ending especially offers a satisfying and showstopping conclusion. Jacob then gets more good news when the grocery store owner agrees to have Jacob be his produce supplier. Minari Panel Discussion Production company Motion Picture Association (MPA) See more company credits at IMDbPro Technical specs Runtime 25 minutes Color Color Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content IMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our data Learn more about contributing Edit page Jacob relies on knowledge and planning, so dismisses the dowser. Absolutely critical to learn the craft of screenwriting. Minari is a semi-autobiographical drama film about a Korean-American family growing up in rural Arkansas during the nineteen-eighties. Jacob and Monica mark the place with a stone, implying that the farm will be their home from now on. And yet, eventually, he manages to discard that obsession at the right time. Why is it significant that Monica's father died in the Korean War? For Part 5, to read the Dialogue discussion go here. Things that hide are more dangerous and scary." 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