Smoking Tigers

In early 2000s Southern California, Smoking Tigers tells the poignant story of a Korean American girl grappling with the complexities of her identity. As she moves between the contrasting worlds of her low-income family and the privileged environment of her elite high school, she faces derision and escalating tensions. The narrative explores her struggle to fit in while remaining true to her roots, highlighting the challenges of cultural assimilation and the pressures of teenage life. Through her journey, she learns to navigate the intricacies of friendship, family expectations, and the quest for self-acceptance, ultimately revealing the strength that comes from embracing her unique perspective in a divided world.