BECOMING KIM (INTERKULTURELLE WOCHEN)

Germany/South Korea 2026, Documentary, 89 min

Director: Susanne Kim · Original version with subtitles (German, Korean, English with German subtitles)

“Twelve years ago, we had ‘Kimchi & Potato’ engraved on our wedding rings. And we thought that was pretty funny. Why do most stories always end just when they’re getting interesting? And: Is love enough?” These are the questions Leipzig-based filmmaker Susanne asks herself as she turns the camera—with humor and tenderness—on her transcultural marriage and family with Jeong Rae, a Korean man. As the filmmaker juggles her roles as wife, mother, and artist, she stages humorous and poetic performances—quiet acts of rebellion that give voice to her feelings and inner world. Through a blend of observations and artistic moments, the film delves into the chaos of love, identity, and cultural clashes. Both deeply personal and universal, *Becoming Kim* asks: How do we remain true to ourselves—while learning to love another person? Filmmaker Susanne, based in Leipzig, turns her camera with humor and tenderness toward her cross-cultural marriage and family life with Jeong Rae, who is Korean. As she juggles the roles of wife, mother, and artist, she stages humorous and poetic performances—quiet acts of rebellion that give expression to her feelings and her inner world. Blending observation with artistic moments, the film delves into the chaos of love, identity, and the clash of cultures. At once deeply personal and universal, *BECOMING KIM* asks: How do we stay true to ourselves—while also learning to love another person? (German, Korean, English with German subtitles)