“Helena’s Flushing” is a short film about a hotheaded Korean-American girl from

“Helena’s Flushing” is a short film about a hotheaded Korean-American girl from Flushing.

It is primarily a love story with layers of tension and power struggle between genders and cultures. “Helena’s Flushing” seeks to understand the confusion, which is at the heart of what causes Helena’s outbursts. Whenever she pontificates angrily, the film makes an effort to pursue her inner turmoil while observing her critically for her arrogant and one-sided remarks on race, gender and cultural issues. The film’s backdrop is Flushing, and supported by a large group of diverse cast members.

Flushing’s densely packed Main Street, its business district buildings covered in sign posts, its diverse architectural sensibility in residential, university and restaurant areas, and its local park’s ability to blend wilderness with manicured landscapes—they all carry captivating elements to the cinematic eye. This film pays a tribute to this town by turning Flushing into something remarkable for viewers to take in and heightening its already fascinating details.

Starring Grace Kim, Jake Jeon, and a cameo by Adrian Martinez (HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords,” Casa de mi Padre, It’s Kind of a Funny Story).

Written & Directed by Dae-Hoon Kim
Produced by Grace Jung
Photographed by Soopum Sohn
Art Direction by Sanna Choe Lund

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