ULIM
Overview:
Korean student Jean, who moved to New York during the COVID-19 pandemic, has struggled to mingle with people in this society. The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes has contributed to her feeling unwelcome. Through her Korean-American classmate Isaac, she reexamines her life and embraces her new home.
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