“I really didn’t know I would be loved so much. Although it is a story of an immigrant family, it seems that you sympathize a lot because the whole process in the movie can be a story of someone’s childhood.
Ye-ri Han (pictured), the protagonist of the movie’Minari’, which has won 74 crowns at international film festivals and is causing a fever, said in a video interview on the 23rd. In this work, Ye-ri Han plays the role of Monica who went to Arkansas in the United States following her husband, Jacob (played by Stephen Yeon), who dreams of an American dream.
‘Minari’, which contains the autobiographical story of Korean-American director Isak Jeong, will be released on the 3rd of next month. Monica, played by him, shows a strong figure of protecting her family while struggling while living in an unfamiliar land with her husband in a container house with wheels. Han Ye-ri is receiving favorable reviews for her delicately acting subtle emotional changes.
“Monica is a very loving person who doesn’t say’let’s break up’ to Jacob from start to finish. I acted and thought the most about why Monica loves Jacob and is with him.”
Gold Derby, a media specializing in film in the United States, analyzed that “the key to the success of’Buttercup’ is Han Ye-ri.” Collider, Hollywood Reporter, and others have also selected him as a nomination for the Best Actress Award at the American Academy Awards on April 25th.
The ending song’Rain Song’ of’Minari’ sung by Ye-ri Han was also a hot topic as it was nominated for the theme song category at the Academy Awards. “When the ending credits went up, I was happy to say that it would be nice to sing them like a lullaby. I didn’t even think of a candidate for the theme song, but it’s amazing and good. Still, I am embarrassed because I can’t sing as well as the song sung by the singer.”
Regarding the secret that the movie is loved so much, he explained, “It seems that he does not force emotions and loves the way of directing, which seems to say,’This has happened to us’.”
Expectations for the Academy Awards were also expressed. It is expected that Minari will be nominated for the Best Director, Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress (played by Yoon Yeo-jeong).
“It would be great if I got anything. As the director has suffered a lot, I hope that something worthwhile will happen. Even if you don’t give it, you’re already receiving enough love, so thank you for that alone.”
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