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Fish Bones
2018 American film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fish Bones is a 2018 American romantic drama film directed by Joanne Mony Park, starring Joony Kim and Cris Gris.
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Cast
- Joony Kim as Hana kim
- Cris Gris as Nicole
- Borah Ahn as Hana's Mother
- Young Mazino as Peter Kim
- Allison Lanier as Bella
- Anton Obeid as Nico's Father
- Rew Starr as Nico's Mother
Release
The film premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival on 19 January 2018.[1]
Plot
The film revolves around Hana, a young Korean immigrant from a conservative family. She struggles with her sexuality and falls in love with Nico, a Latina music producer. [2] After returning home to help her ailing mother, Hana's budding romance with Nico puts her at odds with her family's traditional values. [3]
The film explores the themes of cultural identity, sexuality and conflict between personal desires and family expectations.
Reception
Shelagh Rowan-Legg of ScreenAnarchy called the film "subtle and effective".[4]
Kathy Rong Zhou of SLUG Magazine wrote that the film "reaches an unexpected foothold and strikes a pleasant balance, adorned by the film’s subdued, impeccable visuals".[1]
Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that the film is "Too insubstantial to make a lasting impression."[5]
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External links
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