state of being(2021)
A reflection on growing up in Kentucky as a Korean-American woman.
Combining elements of magical realism and music video, this film portrays an imagined experience based on autobiographical events. “Jeongseon Arirang,” a Korean anthem, energizes the tranquil imagery of Kentucky landscapes. Meditating on fluidity and oneness in space, "state of being" envisions a reconciliation of disparate cultural realities.
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Combining elements of magical realism and music video, this film portrays an imagined experience based on autobiographical events. “Jeongseon Arirang,” a Korean anthem, energizes the tranquil imagery of Kentucky landscapes. Meditating on fluidity and oneness in space, "state of being" envisions a reconciliation of disparate cultural realities.
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2021-07-27
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A reflection on growing up in Kentucky as a Korean-American woman.
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