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Riceboy Sleeps

Riceboy Sleeps

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Living in the suburbs of 1990s Canada, a Korean single mother, So-young, is determined to provide a better life for her son, Dong-hyun, than the one she left behind in her homeland. But, as Dong-hyun gets older, he becomes increasingly curious about his heritage and his deceased father – a topic that So-young refuses to address.

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83

The Film Stage by Jared Mobarak

We’re witnessing a nuanced reorganization of priorities within both Dong-Hyun and So-Young at different speeds.

70

The New York Times by Brandon Yu

Even while it’s hampered by these rough edges, the movie is terrifically scored and beautifully shot.