B-SIDE: FOR TAYLOR
Directed by Christina YR LimCast: Dave Huber, Dexter Farren Haag, Esther Moon, Jacky Jung, James Kan, Jeannine Vargas, Teddy Lee
- Narrative Programs
- USA
- Coming of Age, Drama, Family, Social Issues, Women
- English, Korean
- Subtitled
- 2021
- 100 mins
- Los Angeles premiere
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A film that explores the complex themes of grief, loss, and the nuanced dynamcis of a multracial family. This poignant and emotional film takes the audience on a journey of a Korean American, Taylor who struggles to find her place in the world after the loss of her adoptive mother. As she grieves, Taylor grapples with a disconnect from her biological family and the cultural identity she never fully embraced. During this time she also encounters her new neighbors, who serve as an unlikely confidents during this time of Taylor’s grief and self reflection. B-side for Taylor is a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing one’s past to move forward.
Accessibility note: This film will be available as part of our online offering from Monday, May 15th 12pm through Tuesday, May 16th 11:45pm.
CREDITS
Writer: Christina YR Lim
Producer: Xin Li, David Liu
Director of Photography: Philips Shum
Editor: Mengyao Mia Zhang
Production Designer: Denver Kotian
Composer: Peter Lam
Sound Designer: Christina Gonzalez, Dominic Orsi
