# Minari (2021)

> A Korean American family's risky Arkansas farm venture becomes a tender test of ambition, belonging, and the bonds that hold them together.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/432603

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Lee Isaac Chung
- Cast: Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-jung, Will Patton, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho, Darryl Cox, Esther Moon
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10633456/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, wistful, heart-wrenching, quiet weekend, family movie night

## Synopsis

A family's pursuit of the American Dream unfolds amidst the challenges of rural life.

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