I can only see this story through my own biased eyes. It's beautiful to know that others can relate regardless of where you're from.
It's about a Canadian story from the1980s when many convenience stores were Korean owned. Before them, it was the Italians and Jewish communities, which must have had their own versions of zany patriotic parents and teenage kids wanting to "fit in". Glad to see this story woven into the fabric of our country and I hope a wider audience can connect with the stories and characters.
My Korean family lived on top of a convenience store in Roncesvalles and I used to joke: "when I'm at school, I'm in Canada - at home, I'm in Korea."
The story does well to use Mr. Kim's motherland mindset against the backdrop of modern Toronto (e.g. "the discount") without being over the top. Other scenes like the preening between the ladies at church could be any temple, office, or gym. The actors and the dialogue are in a solid comedic rhythm, bouncing along happily.
Looking forward to the rest of the season!
It's about a Canadian story from the1980s when many convenience stores were Korean owned. Before them, it was the Italians and Jewish communities, which must have had their own versions of zany patriotic parents and teenage kids wanting to "fit in". Glad to see this story woven into the fabric of our country and I hope a wider audience can connect with the stories and characters.
My Korean family lived on top of a convenience store in Roncesvalles and I used to joke: "when I'm at school, I'm in Canada - at home, I'm in Korea."
The story does well to use Mr. Kim's motherland mindset against the backdrop of modern Toronto (e.g. "the discount") without being over the top. Other scenes like the preening between the ladies at church could be any temple, office, or gym. The actors and the dialogue are in a solid comedic rhythm, bouncing along happily.
Looking forward to the rest of the season!