Noah Namgoong

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.

Stranded in the U.S. due to visa issues, two siblings perform a Buddhist ritual dance at a secluded temple to honor their late mother, under the watchful gaze of a silent observer.