To Be Directed by Fernando Frias de la Parra

Written and Produced by Gerry Kim and Fernando Frias de la Parra

1990s Chicago — Korean immigrant Luke Jung opens a store in the Mexican enclave of Little Village, believing hard work will lead to success. However, his aspirations are challenged by cultural clashes and systemic forces during a time when corporate voracity dominates an increasingly globalized world. Hypnotized by the American Dream, Luke struggles to recognize the futility of a system that moves fast and waits for no one.

2024 SFFILM Rainin Grant Finalist