The House of Suh

May 5, 2010

1h 30m

★ 6.8

A good son is committed for life.

Overview

The House of Suh” tells the story of Andrew and his sister Catherine, and how the values, conflicts, and dysfunctions of their Korean immigrant family led to the murder of Robert O’Dubaine. Eloquently narrated by Andrew, the documentary highlights issues of assimilation and the struggle between freedom and responsibility, raising questions about guilt, innocence, and the illusive gray area in-between.

Genres

Crime

Documentary

Production Companies

Dizzy Giant

Grayscale Films

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