Casting Shadows portrays the internal struggle of a Korean-American woman living in the Californian suburbs. Longing to reconnect with the memory of her mother, Lillian idealizes Korea with an animated fantasy of an ancient folk tale. Her ...See moreCasting Shadows portrays the internal struggle of a Korean-American woman living in the Californian suburbs. Longing to reconnect with the memory of her mother, Lillian idealizes Korea with an animated fantasy of an ancient folk tale. Her self-imposed isolation during this process in an isolating suburban world distances Lillian from her husband David. Although the already damaged relationship grows increasingly fragile, opening the door to a forgotten history shows Lillian how to tell her own story. She gains a voice as she infuses her relationship with David into her imagination. Lillian learns to explore her desires. Ultimately, the question remains, will rediscovering the past heal the present? Written by
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