Kim’s Convenience

The narrative humorously and warmly follows the Kim family, Korean-Canadians who operate a convenience store in the heart of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Kim, affectionately known as ‘Appa’ and ‘Umma,’ moved to Toronto in the 1980s to establish their business near Regent Park. They have two children, Jung and Janet, who are now in their early adulthood. However, when Jung was 16, a significant conflict arose between him and Appa, involving a physical altercation and stolen money, leading to Jung leaving home. Since then, the father and son have been estranged.