Glorious Mrs. Kim

“Glorious Mrs. Kim” is an exploration by director Monica Cho of the gap between immigrants who leave their identities behind to adapt to a foreign country, versus their children, who as second generations, freely pursue what they want. It raises questions about whether the Internet’s community-building nature can be relevant for older immigrants and LGBTQ acceptance.

  • Monica Cho
    Director
    Sun
  • Monica Cho
    Writer
    Sun
  • Monica Cho
    Producer
    Sun
  • Crystal Lee
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Kim"
    Ms. Purple
  • Kit Dezolt
    Key Cast
    "Jay Kim"
    Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, LGBTQ
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 14, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Alexa mini and RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • LAAPFF
    Los Angeles
    United States
    May 6, 2019
    US Premiere
  • BAAFF
    Boston
    United States
  • PAAFF
    Philadelphia
    United States
Director Biography - Monica Cho

Monica Cho is a Korean-American director, producer, actor, and casting director based in LA. After earning her BFA in painting/sculpture from Cornell University, she transitioned into acting then directing as she fell in love with storytelling. A common thread in her narrative work is Asian female leads and she is working on starting a non-profit advocating Asian female creatives. She also works regularly on commercials and music videos.

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Director Statement

I love exploring Asian American female stories, especially pertaining to the gaps in culture between immigrants, second generations, and the rest of society. I also love magical realism and having hints of dream-like moments and visuals. I hope to be part of a movement that brings untold diverse stories to life and help inspire others. I am also an advocate of the LGBTQ community and hope to help share more of their stories.