A Great Divide

I found this movie unexpected and really rewarding to watch. Yes, there were clichés but they're real life clichés, and the sum of the movie made everything fit and seem new and relevatory. I think this is due to the honesty in which the various themes and charactors stories were handled which made this movie wholly original. The performances were all amazing and the story was beautiful, gentle and real even with some of it's harsh reality.

I hope this kind of heartfelt, understated and beautiful movie starts a trend. It's what we need at this time. A movie that will help people breathe, heal and grow up.

A Great Divide (2023) is a touching drama that addresses racism, identity, and strength. It tells the story of the Lee family, who move from the Bay Area to rural Wyoming for a fresh start after a personal loss. They soon confront the harsh realities of prejudice and must deal with their new surroundings while facing their own struggles. The movie features great performances, especially by Ken Jeong, who plays a serious role instead of his usual funny ones. The film's beautiful shots of Wyoming add to its emotional impact. A Great Divide showcases a family's fight to adapt and overcome challenges, making it a powerful and moving film. It is a must-see for anyone who enjoys deep, character-focused stories. - Joymahidul.

As an Asian American dad, I'm happy to see a movie like this on screen. I loved Ken Jeong in a drama role and the storyline brought me to tears several times. I could relate to the relationships and heartbreak the characters felt. Beautifully shot and hopefully brings some insight to those who have not dealt with racism and prejudice before. The movie is an education in what many Asian Americans have felt for generations and continue to feel, especially during the pandemic. It's a story that needed to be told and makes me feel seen as an Asian American man. I hope to see more movies like this one.

I attended the Asian American International Film Festival watching a screening of A Great Divide. Jeff Yang, one of the writers and producers, was on hand with actress MeeWha Lee for a film Q&A afterwards. It looks like the movie will be available on Hulu (and possibly other streaming services) shortly. It needs to be seen far and wide. So many Asian Americans, like myself for one, can relate to the heartfelt stories of the father/ mother during their lives to get this point only to have to deal with xenophobia like never before while trying to adjust to life in Wyoming. I absolutely loved it! The actors, including Ken Jeong and Jae Suh Park, are wonderful in their roles. The cinematography is gorgeous. The story was powerful, sobering and at the same time carries a message that younger generations carry the potential for positive change. I fervently feel this well-written and relevant movie deserves Oscar noms!

As a person of German and European decent, i have had the unfortunate experience of watching racism from this side of things. Which i truly detest. Every day in Texas, it rains down on people that never deserved it and im sure its everywhere. My trip to Missouri gleaned some of the same, i didnt see a person of any color than mine, in that town, until i visited St Louis. I can attest to the fact that this level of racism exists and I'm sorry that my people are downplaying reality.

As i watched, my toes and jaw clenched, the drama is there, the realism is there, and it was easy to relive the experiences I've had watching others being bullied and tricked based on being different.

As always, the male lead is a phenomenal actor, as is his partner, id love to see all 4 of them in any future movies.

You picked the perfect people to play the antagonists. Maybe it should have been set it Texas, because whew ..... does it spark some memories.

If you are a person of similar descent like mine, and you're more on the conservative side, just go watch the movies that depict you in a better light. A lack of empathy on your part does not mean your review of this movie is authentic or right.