Embrace
Synopsis
A year after her father’s funeral, a Korean American daughter returns home for the first time to find every trace of him erased. As she tries to talk about loss, her immigrant mother turns to faith, and the two collide. Before leaving, they sit at the same table and recognize they have been grieving in different languages.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dallas International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Youil Kim
- Screenplay & Story
- Youil Kim
- Original Score
- Wanlun Kao
- Original Title
- Embrace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Youil Kim
Youil Kim
Wanlun Kao
Jonathan J. Lee
Youil Kim, Yeji Shawn, Joeun Jang, Jungyun Shin
Department Leadership Roster
Youil Kim
Director
Youil Kim
Producer
Yeji Shawn
Producer
Joeun Jang
Production Design
Joeun Jang
Producer
Jonathan J. Lee
Director of Photography
Youil Kim
Writer
Jungyun Shin
Producer
Wanlun Kao
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Embrace.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Embrace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Embrace about?
A year after her father’s funeral, a Korean American daughter returns home for the first time to find every trace of him erased. As she tries to talk about loss, her immigrant mother turns to faith, and the two collide. Before leaving, they sit at the same table and recognize they have been grieving in different languages.
Who directed Embrace?
Embrace was directed by Youil Kim.
Who stars in Embrace?
The principal cast of Embrace includes Hannah Kwon, Sienna Sohn.
When was Embrace released and how long is it?
Embrace was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Embrace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Embrace was composed by Wanlun Kao.