4LC FILM has officially announced that screenwriter Yoojin Kang will serve as Lead Writer on the company's upcoming narrative feature, Spicy Chopsticks. The film is directed and produced by Albert Chang, Director and Owner of 4LC FILM. Set in the heart of Los Angeles, Spicy Chopsticks tells the story of a Korean American family running a small restaurant while navigating questions of cultural identity, belonging, and intergenerational conflict.
As Lead Screenwriter, Yoojin Kang will oversee the creative development of the film's story and screenplay from its earliest stages through final drafts. Her work will involve crafting the film's tone, constructing its character arcs, and collaborating closely with the production team during story workshops and pre-production. Director Albert Chang praised Kang's creative approach, stating, "Yoojin's voice is distinctive and compassionate. She grounds complex themes in relatable emotion, and that quality makes her an ideal storyteller for this project."
Spicy Chopsticks continues 4LC FILM's mission to create original films that highlight underrepresented narratives while connecting audiences through shared emotional experiences. With its mix of humor, tenderness, and cultural depth, the project reflects a growing demand for films that honestly portray the immigrant experience within contemporary American life. The production aims for a regional festival debut followed by an independent theatrical release.
The announcement signals an important development in independent filmmaking's ongoing effort to diversify storytelling perspectives. By focusing on a Korean American family's restaurant experience in Los Angeles, Spicy Chopsticks contributes to broader industry conversations about authentic cultural representation in cinema. The collaboration between Kang and Chang represents a significant step toward bringing nuanced immigrant narratives to mainstream audiences through the independent film circuit.
Blending humor with emotional realism, the feature aims to capture an intimate portrait of family life with resonance for both festival and independent audiences. This approach aligns with increasing audience interest in stories that explore cultural identity through personal, character-driven narratives rather than broad stereotypes. The film's focus on intergenerational conflict within an immigrant family context provides opportunities to examine universal themes of belonging through culturally specific experiences.
