A Sidewalk Becomes a Street

A Sidewalk Becomes a Street (2019) is an intimate and emotional short film that explores family conflict through the eyes of a Korean American teen. After a fierce argument with his mother, he storms out of the house with his young sister in tow. Their late-night walk through the streets of Los Angeles becomes a journey filled with tension, reflection, and quiet moments that reveal how deeply the siblings rely on one another. The film captures the vulnerability of growing up between cultures and the weight of unspoken expectations, all while painting a vivid portrait of life in the city after dark.