Riceboy Sleeps 2023

In 1990s suburban Canada, a resilient Korean single mom fights to build a brighter future for her spirited son, torn from their homeland's struggles. With unwavering determination, she navigates cultural divides and personal sacrifices to give him a chance at a life where hope and dreams sleep peacefully, free from the ghosts of their past.

In 1990s suburban Canada, a resilient Korean single mom fights to build a brighter future for her spirited son, torn from their homeland's struggles. With unwavering determination, she navigates cultural divides and personal sacrifices to give him a chance at a life where hope and dreams sleep peacefully, free from the ghosts of their past.

Does Riceboy Sleeps have end credit scenes?

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Riceboy Sleeps does not have end credit scenes.

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7.6 /10

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73

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Letterboxd

4.1

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TIFF Awards 2022 2022

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