Lee Issac Chung’s Minari is nothing short of a tender achievement in filmmaking. This is a film that perfectly encapsulates the human spirit, not to mention the seduction of the American dream – and it does so through many different perspectives. Yes, prepare to be charmed by the movie’s lovable cast of characters, especially Alan S. Kim as little David. The boy, when interacting with his grandmother (played extraordinarily well by Youn Yuh-jung), is pure magic, instantly making them one of cinemas best onscreen pairings in recent memory. And while the film has lots to say about the immigrant experience, culture clashes, religion, and family sacrifice, it’s all done in a sweetly nuanced manner. You won’t get a heavy-handed message banged over your head here. Nope, things unfold at a leisurely pace, with a mix of delightful and damning experiences along the way. Add in a beautiful score and very pleasing cinematography, and Minari amounts to the ultimate nourishment for your movie-lovin’ soul. Dig in!