5 Asian Dramas about Family that Teach the Meaning of Home, Perfect to Watch During Eid

Kapanlagi.com - Eid is always synonymous with moments of gathering with family, special dishes, and long conversations until night. However, not all family stories are as simple as a bustling dining table and children's laughter. Sometimes, there are wounds, differing views, or simply a longing that never fades.

Watching family dramas can be a reflective way to understand those dynamics. Especially if the stories present honesty and emotional depth that we rarely find in everyday conversations. The following Asian dramas are not just entertainment, but they can evoke and embrace our feelings about the meaning of home and family.

The five selected titles have such strong storytelling power, depicting various family conflicts wrapped in warm Asian culture. Perfect to enjoy during Eid, when we are longing for home and the meaning of togetherness.

1. THE FAREWELL (2019)

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This film tells the story of Billi (played by Awkwafina), a young writer living in New York. She returns to China after receiving news that her beloved grandmother, Nai Nai, has a short time left to live.

Interestingly, Billi's family decides to hide the news of the illness from her grandmother. Instead, they arrange a fake wedding as an excuse for a final gathering. The story showcases the clash of Eastern and Western cultures, as well as the sacrifices made for the happiness of loved ones.

2. HOUSE OF HUMMINGBIRD (2020)

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Set in South Korea, this film follows the life of Eun Hee, a teenage girl growing up in a dysfunctional family. She feels alienated, both by her indifferent family and the surrounding environment that does not understand her.

Eun Hee finds a glimmer of hope when she meets an art teacher who cares for her. This film gently explores the painful journey of adolescence, with little dialogue yet full of meaning in every scene.

3. CURTAIN UP! (2020)

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CURTAIN UP! is a documentary film from America that highlights the lives of Asian-American children in a theater club in New York. These children face various identity pressures and cultural expectations from their families.

The film is moving as it showcases the honesty of children in expressing their fears and dreams. The small stage where they practice becomes a safe space to understand who they truly are.

4. HANG IN THERE, KIDS! (2016)

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Three boys from the Sqoyaw tribe in Taiwan are the focus of this film. They live in the mountains against a backdrop of challenging family circumstances, from divorced parents to alcoholism.

Despite this, they continue to play, joke, and grow together. The film captures the beauty of a hopeful childhood, even when the adult world is not always kind.

5. MINARI (2020)

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MINARI depicts the struggles of a South Korean couple who move to rural America to pursue their dreams. Jacob and Monica must face family conflicts and cultural adaptation for the sake of their children's future.

The arrival of the grandmother from Korea adds warmth to the family. This film beautifully presents generational dynamics, dreams, and a longing for home.

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