Jeronimo (2019)

The Korean Cuban revolutionary

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Born to Korean immigrant parents freed from indentured servitude in early twentieth century Mexico, Jerónimo Lim Kim joins the Cuban Revolution with his law school classmate Fidel Castro and becomes an accomplished government official in the Castro regime, until he rediscovers his ethnic roots and dedicates his later life to reconstructing his Korean Cuban identity. After Jerónimo's death, younger Korean Cubans recognize his legacy, but it is not until they are presented with the opportunity to visit South Korea that questions about their mixed identity resurface.

Director: Joseph Juhn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:
Production: Connect Pictures
Country: South Korea, United States of America
Language: Español, English, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: en

Keywords

immigrant, cuba, cuban revolution, diaspora, korean

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jeronimo about?
Born to Korean immigrant parents freed from indentured servitude in early twentieth century Mexico, Jerónimo Lim Kim joins the Cuban Revolution with his law school classmate Fidel Castro and becomes an accomplished government official in the Castro regime, until he rediscovers his ethnic roots and dedicates his later life to reconstructing his Korean Cuban identity. After Jerónimo's death, younger Korean Cubans recognize his legacy, but it is not until they are presented with the opportunity to visit South Korea that questions about their mixed identity resurface.
Who directed Jeronimo?
Jeronimo was directed by Joseph Juhn.
How long is Jeronimo?
Jeronimo has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Jeronimo?
Jeronimo is a Documentary film.
Where was Jeronimo produced?
Jeronimo was produced in South Korea, United States of America.