Title from container. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon, Simu Liu, Andrea Bang. Adapted for television by Ins Choi and Kevin White. Based on the stage play written by Ins Choi. Originally broadcast in 2016. Widescreen (16x9, 1.78:1) Special features: What is Kim's convenience about?; Kim's convenience; Inside "Convenience store" culture; What is a Ddong Chim?; A day in the life of Appa; Behind the scenes of Kim's convenience.
Contents:
Disc 1. Service. Janet's photos -- Ddong Chim -- Frank and Nayoung -- Wingman -- Hapkido -- Rude kid -- Service. Disc 2. Family singing contest. Janet's new job -- Handyman -- Appa's lump -- Family singing contest.
Summary:
The funny, heartfelt story of the Kims, a Korean-Canadian family, running a convenience store in downtown Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Kim ('Appa' and 'Umma') immigrated to Toronto in the "80s to set up shop near Regent Park and had two kids, Jung and Janet who are now young adults. However, when Jung was 16, he and Appa had a major falling out involving a physical fight, stolen money and Jung leaving home. Father and son have been estranged since.
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