| Fish Bones | |
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| Directed by | Joanne Mony Park |
| Written by | Joanne Mony Park |
| Produced by | M. G. Evangelista Joanne Mony Park |
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| Cinematography | Sheldon Chau |
| Edited by | Yael Urbach Joanne Mony Park |
| Music by | John Kimbrough |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Fish Bones is a 2018 American romantic drama film directed by Joanne Mony Park, starring Joony Kim and Cris Gris.
The film premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival on 19 January 2018.[1]
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.
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]
