directed by: Anthony Shim, year: 2022
actors: So-yeon Kim, Ji-Hoon Kim, Noah Lee, Hye-young Park

Riceboy Sleeps follows So-yeon, a Korean-Canadian mother who struggles to build a life for her son after immigrating to Canada. Set against winters that feel endless, the film examines how poverty, language barriers, and cultural shifts strain their bond while also revealing the tenderness, humor, and stubborn resilience that keep them moving forward. Through intimate, observational storytelling, Anthony Shim paints a humane portrait of migration, sacrifice, and the hope for a better future.

Immigrant Drama, Drama, Immigrant Family Drama, Canadian Korean, Coming Of Age, Slice Of Life