Becoming Kim
비커밍 킴
Synopsis
German filmmaker Susanne, married to a Korean man named Kim Jeong Rae, turns the camera toward her own intercultural marriage and family with both humor and tenderness. Blending vérité and performance, the film dives into the beautiful mess of love, identity, and cultural collision. Becoming Kim asks: How do we stay true to ourselves—while learning to love another?
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Munich International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susanne Kim
- Screenplay & Story
- Susanne Kim
- Original Score
- Maximilian Pongratz
- Original Title
- 비커밍 킴
- Country of Origin
- Germany, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Neufilm GmbH, Seesaw Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susanne Kim
Susanne Kim
Maximilian Pongratz
Emma Rosa Simon, Susanne Kim
Marion Tuor, Lee Jin-jun
Holm Taddiken, Kang Sarah, Oh Hee-jung
Department Leadership Roster
Susanne Kim
Director
Holm Taddiken
Producer
Kang Sarah
Producer
Emma Rosa Simon
Director of Photography
Marion Tuor
Editor
Susanne Kim
Writer
Oh Hee-jung
Producer
Lee Jin-jun
Editor
Maximilian Pongratz
Original Music Composer
Susanne Kim
Director of Photography
Ragna Hemmersbach
Production Design
Kim Nam-sook
Production Design
Thomas Weinhold
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming Kim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Becoming Kim about?
German filmmaker Susanne, married to a Korean man named Kim Jeong Rae, turns the camera toward her own intercultural marriage and family with both humor and tenderness. Blending vérité and performance, the film dives into the beautiful mess of love, identity, and cultural collision. Becoming Kim asks: How do we stay true to ourselves—while learning to love another?
Who directed Becoming Kim?
Becoming Kim was directed by Susanne Kim.
Who stars in Becoming Kim?
The principal cast of Becoming Kim includes Susanne Kim.
When was Becoming Kim released and how long is it?
Becoming Kim was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Becoming Kim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becoming Kim was composed by Maximilian Pongratz.