COLUMBUS
It’s really remarkable when a film is able to show love without forcing a relationship, and COLUMBUS (trailer here) is one of the greatest examples of this. Equal parts coming-of-age and mature drama, the film follows two people who are in the city of Columbus, Indiana for completely different reasons. Jin (John Cho), a middle-aged book translator, has come from Korea to look after his ailing father who is a well-renowned architect. He comes across college-aged Casey (Haley Lu Richardson), a quiet and humble enthusiast of the local architecture—and of Jin’s father. Though Jin and Casey share virtually nothing on the surface, they find a commonality in their tumultuous feelings toward their parents. As time goes on, they form a strong bond and grow close, rediscovering the beauty of life together. Though these two are never romantically involved with each other, there’s no absence of romance in the film; the visuals and dialogue are rich and tender, creating strong feelings of romance between Casey, the city, and her humble life that she’s reluctant to change. It’s really very beautiful. So, if you’re feeling a little introspective, this should be your weekend watch—it’s guaranteed to have you nostalgic for places you've never been and aching for people you've never known.
—Victoria Moniz, Development Intern
