Fish Bones is a 2018 American romantic drama film directed by Joanne Mony Park, starring Joony Kim and Cris Gris.
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]
References
- ^ a b Zhou, Kathy (19 January 2018). "SLAMDANCE FILM REVIEW: FISH BONES". SLUG Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Fish Bones (2018)". JOANNE MONY PARK. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Fish Bones (2018) | MUBI. Retrieved 2024-06-26 – via mubi.com.
- ^ Rowan-Legg, Shelagh (23 January 2018). "Slamdance 2018 Review: FISH BONES, The Moments Between". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Lowe, Justin (19 January 2018). "'Fish Bones': Film Review | Slamdance 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 October 2023.