A short personal narrative detailing the longing for the comfort that is home cooked Asian cuisine, reflecting how it is the love of culture that brings people together.
Asian women are often applauded for “aging so well.” Is it possible for us to grow old without being haunted by the pressure of desirability?
Celine Song’s 2023 semi-autobiographical film, Past Lives, explores the depth and nuance of human connection and identity within the context of Korean cultural belief in the idea of in-yun. The film’s protagonist explains, “There’s a word in Korean… in-yun. It means providence or fate. But it’s specifically about…