Kim's Convenience

It's tough. Like reviewing Hey Jude with nothing more than the lyrics. The play's the thing! After reading it I'm more than a little disappointed to find it just finished it's run in London Ontario. I can only hope someone mounts it again nearby.

The play, not unlike the Korean variety store it's set in, crams so much into such a tiny space. Parental expectation, xenophobic bias, forgiveness, immigrant Korean's roots in the Christian community and, with the convenience store, the community at large. And while I agree with reviewer that says “it could be accused of sacrificing truth to reconciliation” I understand the motive. It's hilarious, heartfelt and it can't help but make me think of my own folks.