& Lee Isaac Chung

Minari

7.4

A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

Director: , Lee Isaac Chung
Main Cast: Will Patton, Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan Kim
Soundtrack: , Emile Mosseri
Cinematography: , Lachlan Milne
Screenplay: , Lee Isaac Chung

Cinema Premiere: May 17, 2021

Reviews by critics from other countries

Foreign Reviews

12 foreign reviews of Minari (2020)

1. Aftonbladet

10 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Minari" is a thought-provoking story. In a similar way, most families that move to another country struggle to create the best possible life for themselves. They try to adapt while also attempting to preserve some of their past.
- Jan-Olov Andersson
Swedish: aftonbladet.se »
2. Filmeye

10 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Minari" is one of the most beautiful movies I have seen in a long time, and I cannot recommend it enough.
- Fredrik Alfredsson
Swedish: filmeye.se »
3. Svenska Dagbladet

8.3 / 10

Translated from swedish: A Korean family settles in Arkansas in the 1980s in the feel-good colored "Minari". A drama that is not easily categorized but is crafted with exceptional ease.
- Anna Hellsten
Swedish: svd.se »
4. Nöjesguiden

8.3 / 10

Translated from swedish: For every setback on the path to a rooted life, the family is pushed closer to the breaking point. It is difficult to thrive in the in-between where no part of oneself feels at home.
- Sun Nordberg
Swedish: ng.se »
5. Dagens Nyheter

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Minari" depicts exclusion with darkness and humor
Swedish: dn.se »
6. Sydsvenskan

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: Complex portrait of an immigrant family in the countryside
- Michael Tapper
Swedish: sydsvenskan.se »
7. Moviezine

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: A beautiful film experience of the quieter kind, about a Korean family pursuing the American dream and ending up in Arkansas. The autobiographically inspired family drama is told with a lot of warmth and tenderness.
- Annika Andersson
Swedish: moviezine.se »
8. Cinetaste

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Minari" will linger in my memory for a long time. It is as genuine and full of heart as it can be. All the actors involved feel like real people, and this is largely thanks to the powerful direction and script that Lee Isaac Chung adapted from his own childhood. The music is incredibly memorable, and I believe many can relate to this film and the dream we are all seeking and searching for.
- Linus Andersen
Swedish: cinetaste.se »
9. Kulturbloggen

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: The film is warm and genuine, and it also leaves a lot for us to think about and feel. It tells the story beautifully, where many small expressions convey so much; a sigh or a yawn can be very expressive.
- Rosemari Södergren
Swedish: kulturbloggen.com »
10. SVT

8 / 10

Translated from swedish: A family drama that settles in the soul and remains there long after the credits have rolled.
- Fredrik Sahlin
Swedish: svt.se »
11. FLM

Positive, no rating

Translated from swedish: Despite the shortcomings, "Minari" is nonetheless a compelling portrayal of humanity's ability to – much like the plant that the grandmother plants in the new country – find new places to thrive, far from the original habitat.
- Johannes Hagman
Swedish: flm.nu »
12. Filmtopp

6 / 10

Translated from swedish: "Minari" has a well-written script, and the actors perform well in their roles. The problem is that the film seems to lack anything particularly interesting to say, and it often has a somewhat slow pace. This results in parts of the film being quite dull, to put it plainly. However, it also offers some truly beautiful moments that still make me feel like "Minari" is worth watching.
Swedish: filmtopp.se »