Tasting Heritage

Tasting Heritage intimately portrays the transformative journey of Emily Flynn, a Brooklyn-based Korean-American adoptee. As she delves into Korean cooking, each dish becomes a bridge connecting her present to the culture she was separated from at birth. The story traverses Flynn’s evolution—from a fragmented child to a determined mother teaching her children about their heritage. Along the way, Flynn’s culinary experiences help her process grief and find strength within her adoptee community after the tragic loss of her sibling. Through Emily Flynn’s personal story, the impacts of transnational adoption, cultural reclamation, and identity conviction, are revealed.

Film Content Advisory: Grief, Police Shooting

Credits
Producer: Emily Strong
Executive Producer: Beth Aala
Director of Photography: Ayana Baraka, Ian Moubayed
Editor: Brent Bandemer
Composer: Noah MacNeil
Sound Designer: John Wong
Music: Noah MacNeil

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