Minari | Q&A with J.J. Abrams, Director Lee Isaac Chung, and star Steven Yeun | A24

[@SidPhoenix2211]

I DEEPLY connected with this film and the story it tells. More than any other film, this film spoke to my experience as an Indian immigrant living in Norway. That, in my opinion, just speaks to how honest and well-made this story is. A truly beautiful film.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

I agree - it is such an honest and universal story.

[@sheikhfazaa3816]

Hello and may the peace of Allah be with you always. I am Hamdan from the UAE and I’d love to get to know you.

[@judiesuh6858]

Wow..Norway~ I can see your life in Norway as an Indian immigrant just by the few words you used to describe your experiences! God bless~ I'm curious why uou chose Norway??

[@sheikhfazaa3816]

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[@xxvlapsd9898]

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[@judiesuh6858]

Steven Yeun is so well spoken. I concur with him in that we are caught in a 3rd culture..where we have to validate ourselves or identify ourselves as either Korean or American but we are amalgamation of both and we are just who we are...so very true!

[@scottdavis941]

Lee was such a fine young man growing up in Lincoln. So proud to learn about his success with this movie. Thanks for sharing this video. I was local newspaper editor when he lived on Lincoln. Both he and his sister were amazing students and impressive role models.

[@dannyy8619]

I'm thrilled to see the pride that the fine people of Lincoln, Arkansas have in help raising Lee Isaac Chung to be the man that he is today.

[@grasstoucher2564]

Last year, JJ Abrams was on a podcast and he mentioned how much he loved this movie when he saw a screening of it. This is so cool

[@danpark8793]

What podcast is it? Can you share the link of it?

[@grasstoucher2564]

@@danpark8793it was from may of last year when he was on conan o'briens podcast. he didn't talk about it in great detail, he just mentioned it. but the whole episode is really good and interesting

[@blofeld39]

@@grasstoucher2564 Oh, he was on "Conan O'Brien Has a Friend"? :-D

[@skatingcanuck9837]

J.J Abrams did a great job interviewing. Even though he is such an accomplished Hollywood name he brought an unexpectedly fresh and unjaded perspective to his role as an interviewer. I'm so glad to see this gem of a film getting the attention it deserves:).

[@sheikhfazaa3816]

Hello and may the peace of Allah be with you always. I am Hamdan from the UAE and I’d love to get to know you.

[@perrinfan]

"We're us, right here." Yes, the experience of Third Culture kids is unique. We don't fit in boxes but we are a part of America.

[@sheikhfazaa3816]

Hello and may the peace of Allah be with you always. I am Hamdan from the UAE and I’d love to get to know you.

[@TheHousingDeveloper]

As a Korean American I had a cathartic experience watching this. Cried yes. But more so it was just so beautifully made.

[@pgwrks4149]

If you're a fan of Steven Yeun, and haven't seen "BURNING". You're missing out on one of his best performances.

[@tinabianco5465]

Burning, I hated him there, he is so good at it! Yoo Ah In superb! Jeon Jong-seo free spirit, and these two men.

[@yolandabravo8726]

I like that J.J. Abrams did this interview. It would be cool to see more interviews like this, directors interviewing one on another.

[@Edninety]

Totally on board, also it's quite interesting to see and hear a director of a totally different practice/reputation interview another, and also realize that these people, regardless of their overall reputation (with Abrams being seen as one of the "FX" guys so to speak for example) recognize the craft. Almost no matter the genre, these guys know what they're talking about and it's a delight to listen

[@nickhan4192]

Would highly recommend The Director's Cut podcast. It's a podcast of directors interviewing directors

[@Horsicorn]

Check out A24's podcast, too--although if you're here you're probably already familiar. But it's basically just this every episode

[@aznmochibunny]

Check out the one that was done by Variety where Parasite director Bong Joon Ho interviews Lee. I personally enjoyed that one.

[@jamesh2578]

JJ actually said Minari with a Korean accent...impressive.

[@judiesuh6858]

Yes..JJ is very astute, asked really good pointed questions!

[@jamesh2578]

@@judiesuh6858 Now if we can only get people to realize BJH's surname is Bong. I cringe when I hear someone call him Bong.

[@npc9207]

@@jamesh2578 reminds me of when one interviewer referred to Morgan Freeman as just Freeman and got called out for it

[@blofeld39]

@@jamesh2578 Don't people call him "director Bong", in general? I guess, just as a mark of respect?

[@jamesh2578]

@@blofeld39 Not really because in Korea almost everyone is addressed in the same fashion.

[@misstery25]

Steven, that was Pulitzer winning essay worthy, your breakdown of the experience that is unique to immigrants and then Asian Americans. The existence of “Minari” is a statement, itself. Thank you Isaac for bringing this movie into existence. We are all better for it.

[@lexi6693]

this film is one of the best really. The casting was superb, especially Steven and YJ. Allan Kim showed depth no young actor in recent years have shown, and Han Yeri, who i clearly believed was the heart of this film, should have gotten a nod too (that last scene with Steven at the side alley of a store was deeply moving, and only an Actress with her caliber can deliver). I'm thinking, is the water in South Korea reallly that diffrent? How are this country producing these great acts? Like seriously? BTS? Bong Joon Ho? Now the cast of Minari? (arghhh).

[@skatingcanuck9837]

I'm glad Director Abrams mentioned the Korean couple on LOST. I absolutely loved the arc of their storyline! The two had some of the most touching scenes in the entire series and I loved that they were in Korean.

[@joannk.2557]

I agree! It was still a time when prominent Korean characters weren't very common so I was excited to see them! I also loved the "mystery" of what they were saying for non Korean speakers because they purposely didn't have subtitles.

[@ZIN-yb3is]

steven and isaac are so eloquent, i resonated with their words so much

[@okanoshi941]

13:25 - 15:35 The eloquence of Steven Yeun 👏🏻 💯

[@la381]

Abrams pronounced Minari correctly!! Kudos!!!

[@joshpaul6417]

What a beautiful looking movie ... Congrats everyone involved it looks so special

[@LXKeemProductions]

mad props and respect to J.J. Abrams for this decent interview!!!

[@baekdutiger631]

Congrats on the Golden Globes WIN!!!

[@annedevon8666]

Yeun is such an intelligent, well educated person, is my impression of him from this video. Impressive. And unexpected, after seeing him in Walking Dead. Wonderful discussion here.

[@psyche105]

I love this interview that JJ Abrams questions with Stephen and Isaac's answers are so cool ! I subscribe the channel . I am a Korean and live in USA as a first generation immigrant who work all the time. I can understand what Stephen & Isaac mentioned about.. Thank you for your video.. !

[@annedevon8666]

Love JJAbrams and his work. Happy to see him recognize Minari and his fellow filmmaker. This generation of film people are already so intelligent in their understanding and emotional appreciation of their tasks as directors, actors, scriptwriters. Some benefit from academic degree programs in film studies. So enjoyable to listen to them😘🤗👍💗🌺

[@odeng82]

I really like Steven's comparison of his performance to a venn diagram of sorts. As a second generation korean man, I never really thought of my American experience in that way but it makes a ton of sense.

[@LXKeemProductions]

Steven Yeun is a legend, and he probably doesn't realise that.

[@anchor9797]

He made a history. I grew up admiring Hollywood in South Korea. I did not realize Korean actors got such a recognition in Hollywood. Thank you, Steve Yuen.

[@Katya42243]

Steven and Lee Isaac I hope they get more recognition for this movie🙏🏻

[@SL-qi9vr]

Very authentic movie about how people find American dreams.

[@eggizgud]

Love that..."just to show people is people" as a political act. It's so true that politics is really about the people, but in the act of serving the people, it also divides them.

[@mk-qc5yx]

우린 각자 서로를 이해하는 다리가 되는 것같아요 세대와 다양한 세계를 연결하는 다리 말이에요 미나리처럼요

[@tenzinphakdon8765]

Thane you so much for this interview. i always look more into interview coz i feel like thats where i got to learn more about character and workload.

[@estherk5786]

Wow! JJ pronounced Minari correctly. Rolling strong R. Nice job!

[@HyeJinKim987]

A moment of fresh air, thank you for speaking out for us!!!

[@AP-bc8bv]

Wow some really insightful questions and answers!

[@visions_of_noah]

What is J.J. Abrams doing here this is so surreal!

[@hollowludens5861]

Ik, this is so weird but it makes sense just like how Chris Nolan loves the Fast and Furious franchise.

[@Edninety]

I get your vibe but hey, that's just Abrams whos in the same business recognizing good filmmaking. I mean it's not like he's dumb because he makes his movies, as this Interview shows he's seems quite intelligent and has to have had decent skill to be at the point where he is right now

[@basma.x.6656]

He's producing Lee Isaac Chung's next film which is a live action adaptation of "your name" so that's probably how they're connected

[@blofeld39]

@@basma.x.6656 He's also producing Ta-Nehisi Coates's Superman adaptation.

[@TheMontageFellow]

J. J. and Lee will create the American remake of "Your Name". Hope they pull it off.

[@bojomcfly98]

It will. 😉

[@davehan241]

Mmmmmmmm. I'm not on board with a live remake, but JJ+Lee seems like they could do it.

[@blofeld39]

Holy shit, THIS I'm looking forward to. :-D

[@michaelbrunet6762]

Great interview! Thank you) I loved the film

[@turtleflo_]

Yes the 3rd culture so beautifully put. 💖

[@asianjared]

Hearing Lee Isaac Chung and Steven Yeun talk about the movie is so great. ...and then there's JJ Abrams

[@blofeld39]

....we're not here to shit on this guy. Come on.

[@HuiChyr]

28:30 When Isaac explained the poetic nature of minari plant having to die at the first yield and only at second yield can it be eaten represents so much abt immigrants. The first generation will have to sacrifice for the next generations to prosper.

[@watchyoutubeaccount1]

great interview. wish JJ asked about scene breakdowns.

[@purplerainbow1995]

As a Korean-American, I feel JJ Abrams understands a part of me and my identity more deeply than the other two here. No shade or disrespect, just my honest feelings.

[@harry8201]

Loved it

[@amazing9754]

Amazing film and amazing cast and crew!💜💜💜

[@brandonwheeler8940]

I love his daughter

[@jmoftheworld]

Very well said on the third culture and authenticity.

[@이승-i4b]

오 쌍제이 오랜만이네

[@ianjohnson1249]

Minari Suite.

[@callMeNorby]

Glenn Rhee looking so damn fine.

[@starkingbiker]

JJ Abrams should do another film like Super 8 (his best film btw)

[@starkingbiker]

and im super excited to watch Minari btw

[@coreycasciano3255]

Yes I’ve been waiting for a sequel

[@starkingbiker]

@@coreycasciano3255 oh i meant like a movie like Super 8, not a direct sequel. I really loved the ending to Super 8.

[@coreycasciano3255]

@@starkingbiker oh but yea I totally agree, just like I want a Cloverfield sequel

[@nobody-rd8qs]

is dat my boy glenn

[@stellal3592]

Go away Negan lol

[@da96103]

A24 team is making a great campaign for Minari. Would you be able to translate the Korean interview between Director Bong and Yuh-Jung Youn.

[@joannk.2557]

Have you seen the one with Bong Joon Ho and Lee Isaac Chung on Variety? That one is translated and it's a great interview!

[@da96103]

@@joannk.2557 Yes, I have seen that. Another good one is Steven Yeun at the Denver Film Festival.

[@joannk.2557]

@@da96103 Will check it out thanks! Also, the link is for the translated interview between Bong Joon Ho and Yuh Jung Youn. :)

[@dalilbaby4238]

Isn't Lee directing and JJ producing the hollywood Your Name?

[@calebsmith9773]

No matter who directs it, it’ll be bad either way

[@bojomcfly98]

@@calebsmith9773 give it a chance. Heard it will be good 😉

[@Esquiroz]

So... a good director and jj abrams.

[@kustomkure]

JJ Abrams is a good director. Pretty much no one does action movies better than him.

[@akarapongboonrat9338]

I smell sarcasm

[@SK-fy8dl]

Alternatively, a good writer and JJ Abrams. Jk, I haven't watched any of his movies so I can't judge. I'm thankful he produced Castle Rock and is promoting Chung.

[@Californiansurfer]

Roadium radio. Podcast Japanese American and Latino created west coast hip hop ✊ ✊✊

[@casualsuede]

JJ did have one criticism though....NOT ENOUGH LENS FLARE.

[@hyun8519]

minnari is still growing in difficult soit but what about the phillipino in haewhaong think about it

[@cynthiag4559]

Lost has been quite the show.

[@alexanderclaylavin]

Is this the official Q&A?

[@yeungeddie]

Hiiiii

[@카르페디엠-t2o]

I really wonder if it was real 미나리 that was on the scene.

[@bojomcfly98]

It was real Minari that was brought in from Isaac’s fathers farm in Arkansas.

[@카르페디엠-t2o]

@@bojomcfly98 Glad to know that.Can't wait to watch it.

[@МиланаЗахарова-ш5з]

Прив

[@podorf]

Yes! Give them dat Disney $$$, JJ! xxxxs

[@bojomcfly98]

😉

[@boogiedownbronx73]

i hope that white film makers such as JJ Abrams and others will recruit more Asian actors

[@yatessixecho1]

Let's also hope from here on that Asian actors get more roles that aren't one-dimensional characters and get lots of screen time.

[@cigarettesafters5817]

😎

[@jamesward3859]

Am I the only JJ Abrams

[@썬-f8e]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂

[@bojomcfly98]

....Doug....

[@zach367]

Who are the 11 monsters who disliked this?

[@elau3742]

People who don't like foreign language movies.

[@fishercourt]

People are not monsters just because they don’t like a movie

[@boogiedownbronx73]

co-produced by Brad Pitt !!1

[@peaflo]

Wow, being human as a political act.

[@jungkim7241]

Steven talks a lot...

[@winslowwong9719]

Good