The 2021 Oscars air live this Sunday, April 25, and the movie Minari is up for six nominations.
The film explores the life in America through the lens of a Korean immigrant family. Minari follows the life of a family who moves to an Arkansas farm in the '80s. Throughout the movie, the family fights through hardships, adversity, and the redefinition of what "home" truly means.⠀
The movie stars Steven Yeun, best known for his role as Glenn in The Walking Dead, as David, the father; Yuh-jung Youn as Soon-ja, the grandmother; Yeri Han as Monica, the mother; and Alan Kim as and Noel Kate Cho as the kids of the family.
How many Oscar nominations does the film have?
On March 15, Minari received six Oscar nominations. The film is up for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture. Lee Isaac Chung received a nomination for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Yeun received a historic nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role, making him the first Asian American to be nominated in that category. Emile Mosseri received a nomination for Best Original Score. Youn is nominated for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first Korean actress nominated for an acting category.
How can I watch Minari?
Minari is available to stream on these services:
The 2021 Oscars will air live this Sunday on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
