25th New York Asian Film Festival

July 10-26, 2026

Photo: © 2026 Annette Cho

The Newcomer

Grappling with her homeland’s rapid modernization and admiration for West, a recent Korean immigrant discovers pride in the cultural hybridity of Korea alive in New York City’s Koreatown.

Director: Annette Cho
Producer: Annette Cho
Screenwriter: Annette Cho
Languages: Korean with English Subtitles
2025; 6 min.; Digital