Movies at the Hub: Riceboy Sleeps
Movies at the Hub is a film screening series that invites the community to come together in a relaxed and welcoming environment to experience a wide range of films and conversations.
This month we’re screening the award winning Canadian film Riceboy Sleeps. Written, produced, edited, and directed by Anthony Shim.
Riceboy Sleeps is a coming of age film that tells the story of a young Korean single mother, So-Young (Choi Seung-yoon), raising her son, Dong-Hyun (Ethan Hwang) in the Canadian suburbs in the 1990s. Both So-Young and Dong-Hyun grapple with the complications of creating a new home in Canada, but the film highlights that no matter how a family’s bonds might be strained and tested, they never break. Heart warming and tear jerking, this film showcases a mother’s determination to provide a life for her son better than the one she left behind. Riceboy Sleeps tells a uniquely Canadian story, centering on immigration, culture and belonging.
Rating: This film addresses mature themes and is not suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised, appropriate for ages 16+.
Trigger warnings: physical and mild sexual assault, childhood bullying, mild language, alcohol, smoking & cannabis usage, depiction of suicide, family trauma and death.
Itinerary: Doors open at 7:15pm; the film begins at 7:30pm. There will be an intermission halfway through. The film concludes around 9:30pm.
Refreshments: Small popcorns and soda will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
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This programming is generously supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
This month we’re screening the award winning Canadian film Riceboy Sleeps. Written, produced, edited, and directed by Anthony Shim.
Riceboy Sleeps is a coming of age film that tells the story of a young Korean single mother, So-Young (Choi Seung-yoon), raising her son, Dong-Hyun (Ethan Hwang) in the Canadian suburbs in the 1990s. Both So-Young and Dong-Hyun grapple with the complications of creating a new home in Canada, but the film highlights that no matter how a family’s bonds might be strained and tested, they never break. Heart warming and tear jerking, this film showcases a mother’s determination to provide a life for her son better than the one she left behind. Riceboy Sleeps tells a uniquely Canadian story, centering on immigration, culture and belonging.
Rating: This film addresses mature themes and is not suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised, appropriate for ages 16+.
Trigger warnings: physical and mild sexual assault, childhood bullying, mild language, alcohol, smoking & cannabis usage, depiction of suicide, family trauma and death.
Itinerary: Doors open at 7:15pm; the film begins at 7:30pm. There will be an intermission halfway through. The film concludes around 9:30pm.
Refreshments: Small popcorns and soda will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
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This programming is generously supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
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