Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad] (2021)

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This film tells a story of ethnic Koreans from Russia and the post-Soviet territories making their new home in New York City. The history of the diaspora is told through conversations with Lidiya Kan’s mother, personal stories, fragmented memories, and her family photo archive. An important character of the film is Morkovcha, the Korean carrot salad, an invention of the Russian Korean diaspora; its essence is symbolic of their mixed identity.

Director: Lidiya Kan
Genre: Animation, Family, Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
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Screenplay

Language: English, Pусский
Original Language: ru

Themes

Family Animation

Keywords

politics, immigration, food, parenthood, family, history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad] about?
This film tells a story of ethnic Koreans from Russia and the post-Soviet territories making their new home in New York City. The history of the diaspora is told through conversations with Lidiya Kan’s mother, personal stories, fragmented memories, and her family photo archive. An important character of the film is Morkovcha, the Korean carrot salad, an invention of the Russian Korean diaspora; its essence is symbolic of their mixed identity.
Who directed Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad]?
Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad] was directed by Lidiya Kan.
Who stars in Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad]?
Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad] stars Liudmila Li, Lidiya Kan.
How long is Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad]?
Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad] has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
What genre is Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad]?
Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad] is a Animation, Family, Documentary film.
What are the themes of Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad]?
The themes of Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad] include: Family Animation.