Description

Based on Korean American filmmaker Benson Lee’s own experience as a teenager, SEOUL SEARCHING is a stunning new feature chronicling the shenanigans and personal journeys of a group of Korean teens — from around the globe — who are enrolled in a government-sponsored summer program. Set in the 1980s, this John Hughes-inspired dramedy delivers a pitch-perfect tale of teenage angst, modernized with a stellar Asian and Asian American cast.

It’s nostalgia at its best with a dazzling all-star ’80s soundtrack and painfully accurate costumes. Beyond the puffy pink prom dresses and oversized blazers, what shines is the journeys these characters go through: from an adopted daughter reconnecting with her biological mother to a professor haunted by past mistakes, Lee masterfully captures the many collective stories of the Asian diaspora. Director Benson Lee is no stranger to CAAMFest, his previous film, PLANET B-BOY, won two awards at CAAMFest 2008: Best Documentary and Audience Award. With many cast and crew in attendance, the Castro Theatre will be buzzing with this attitude-infused crowd pleasure. Like totally.

— Masashi Niwano

Expected Guests in Attendance: Benson Lee (Director), Justin Chon (Cast), Esteban Ahn (Cast), Teo Yoo (Cast), Jessika Van (Cast), In-Pyo Cha (Cast), Heejun Han (Cast)

Co-Presenters: Association of Korean Adoptees – San Francisco, Korean American Professional Society, & YOMYOMF

Precedes

1. 

   Opening Night Gala

   After SEOUL SEARCHING, attend the Opening Night Gala at the spectacular Asian Art Mu- seum, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center district. Partake in savories and sweets created by some of the Bay Area’s finest and most generous restaurants and food purveyors such as Sol Food and Socola Chocolatier. Grab a signature Remy Martin cocktail and get down to beats by local DJs in Samsung Hall.

   Preceded by: Seoul Searching

   ---

Website Copyright © CAAMFest 2015 & Gala Festival Engine