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Mr. Kim is a first-generation Korean immigrant and the proud owner of Kim's Convenience, a variety store located in the heart of downtown Toronto's Regent Park neighbourhood. There, he spends his time serving an eclectic array of customers, catching petty thieves, and helpfully keeping the police apprised of illegally parked Japanese cars. As the neighbourhood quickly gentrifies, Mr. Kim is offered a generous sum of money to sell -- enough to allow him and his wife to finally retire. But Kim's Convenience is more than just his livelihood -- it is his legacy. As Mr. Kim tries desperately, and hilariously, to convince his daughter Janet, a budding photographer, to take over the store, his wife sneaks out to meet their estranged son Jung, who has not seen or spoken to his father in sixteen years and who has now become a father himself. Wholly original, hysterically funny, and deeply moving, Kim's Convenience tells the story of one Korean family struggling to face the future amidst the bitter memories of their past. This edition includes a new foreword by Soulpepper Theatre Director and Founder Albert Schultz and an essay by Ivan Fecan Executive Producer of Kim's Convenience, the TV series, an updated Introduction by Ins Choi, as well as essays from Kevin White Co-Creator of the TV series and cast members Paul Lee and Jean Yoon who were in the original theatrical production and star in the TV series as well. The book also includes a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert featuring photos from the original Fringe production, the Soulpepper production, as well as photos from the CBC TV series.… (plus d'informations)
In a gentrifying neighbourhood in Toronto, Kim's Convenience is a Korean corner store run by Mr. Kim and his wife since they immigrated to Canada. Their children, Jung and Janet, are grown and when Mr. Kim is offered a large amount of money for his store he is faced with the question of what his legacy will be.
I picked up this play because I was curious to see the material that the TV show is based on. Both are full of comedy, love, and really thoughtful look at the experience of coming to a new country. I think it helped having seen the show to then read the play as I already had Mr. and Mrs. Kim's voices in my head. It is interesting to see that Jung and Janet are older in the text and the differences that makes. The play is wonderful and it's easy to see why it was so quickly beloved. I also loved the context that the various introductions and short essays from cast and crew (from both the play and the show) added here. Recommended although I would suggest watching an episode or two of the show on CBC (if you're in Canada) or on Netflix before picking up the play. ( )
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Mr. Kim is a first-generation Korean immigrant and the proud owner of Kim's Convenience, a variety store located in the heart of downtown Toronto's Regent Park neighbourhood. There, he spends his time serving an eclectic array of customers, catching petty thieves, and helpfully keeping the police apprised of illegally parked Japanese cars. As the neighbourhood quickly gentrifies, Mr. Kim is offered a generous sum of money to sell -- enough to allow him and his wife to finally retire. But Kim's Convenience is more than just his livelihood -- it is his legacy. As Mr. Kim tries desperately, and hilariously, to convince his daughter Janet, a budding photographer, to take over the store, his wife sneaks out to meet their estranged son Jung, who has not seen or spoken to his father in sixteen years and who has now become a father himself. Wholly original, hysterically funny, and deeply moving, Kim's Convenience tells the story of one Korean family struggling to face the future amidst the bitter memories of their past. This edition includes a new foreword by Soulpepper Theatre Director and Founder Albert Schultz and an essay by Ivan Fecan Executive Producer of Kim's Convenience, the TV series, an updated Introduction by Ins Choi, as well as essays from Kevin White Co-Creator of the TV series and cast members Paul Lee and Jean Yoon who were in the original theatrical production and star in the TV series as well. The book also includes a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert featuring photos from the original Fringe production, the Soulpepper production, as well as photos from the CBC TV series.
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I picked up this play because I was curious to see the material that the TV show is based on. Both are full of comedy, love, and really thoughtful look at the experience of coming to a new country. I think it helped having seen the show to then read the play as I already had Mr. and Mrs. Kim's voices in my head. It is interesting to see that Jung and Janet are older in the text and the differences that makes. The play is wonderful and it's easy to see why it was so quickly beloved. I also loved the context that the various introductions and short essays from cast and crew (from both the play and the show) added here. Recommended although I would suggest watching an episode or two of the show on CBC (if you're in Canada) or on Netflix before picking up the play. (