Prodigal Korea

A quiet, thoughtful documentary that feels like listening to honest personal stories about belonging and family expectations.

Directed by

Alyssa Given

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Phil Choi, Johnick Petry, Terence Kim

Overview

Prodigal Korea is a documentary that highlights the cultural divide between the first and second-generation Korean-Americans, particularly in the context of the church. The film showcases the struggles of the second-generation Koreans as they attempt to navigate the cultural expectations of their parents and their own identity crisis as Americans. The documentary features interviews with second-generation Korean-Americans who share their stories of growing up in a culturally traditional Korean family in America. They speak about their struggles to balance the expectations of their parents, who often hold onto traditional Korean values, and their own desire to assimilate and become more American.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, faith, immigration

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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