Watch and share MANDEVILLA

Help stop domestic violence. Reach out to those who are entangled in an abusive relationship. Raise awareness and encourage them to get help.

Synopsis: John Kim lives next door to a family plagued by domestic violence in an apartment complex in Koreatown. John longs to protect Min Young, the wife, and Sam, her 9 year old son, from the abuse, but can only stand by and watch as the family continues to deteriorate. When things get of control between Min Young and her husband, John is forced to intervene, revealing a deep and dark truth.

Starring: Jun Kim, Arden Cho, Lance Lim; Director: Andrew Oh;
Producers: Sun W. Kim, Trip Hope, Johnny B. Lee

Here's how you can help:

1. Watch and share MANDEVILLA.
2. Host a screening and discussion with your church, school organization, and/or community groups.
3. Contact KAFSC for help at www.kafscla.org.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, call or email us for a confidential, no-obligation appointment with a licensed counselor.

About KAFSC and the Project: KAFSC is a non-profit organization that provides counseling, education, and support to Korean immigrant families in the Greater Los Angeles area, including those impacted by domestic violence. MANDEVILLA is part of KAFSC's Engaging Korean Men to End Domestic Violence Project, a campaign directed at mobilizing men to break the cycle of domestic violence.

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[KAFSC LA]

@northernstarlite. Great comment! You hit a very important piece on the cycle of violence. Academic researches have shown that majority of adults involved in domestic violence have witnessed violence growing up in their own family. However in our film, it wasn't our intention to characterize the neighbor as John's subconscious. We wanted to portray the actual conscious struggle that John had as he tried to balance his desire to be a good father/husband and his seemingly helpless situation.

[williiiieeeee]

its not beer... its soju which is about 20%

it just comes in a bottle that looks liek a beer bottle

[Kyla Grace]

Yaaas. I totally agree. Kids need discipline. shoot, I'm still a kid myself but at 17 I know the difference between abuse and discipline.

[Kyla Grace]

Lol I know right

[HuSkOgS]

There was a lot of foreshadowing throughout the film. The boy flinching when the "neighbor" reached out, the drinking, the smoking, the financial restraint (eviction notice), etc. Like Sun Kim said, abusers are not always abusing, and often appear perfectly normal in front of others. A loving father and husband can turn into a violent drunk in an instant.

[Delphine Madu]

I don't get the ending bit

[evelyn1151]

Wow.. What a great film..

[Dennie Yoon]

1:18 street parking in ktown... yeah right!

[Jin Jung]

Awesome Sun.

[sun kim]

Hi Diana,

The nieghbor and the father is the same person. We wanted to show that there are split side to people who commit violence against their family; and the frustration of watching yourself do these things that he can't control.

Thanks for watching

[ejcul]

Choco Pie! T_T

[jimjim435]

DAT ENDING