3-MIN READ Actors, Filmmakers Slam Golden Globes For Relegating 'Minari' To Foreign Language Film Category "Minari" is an American film, say several Hollywood personalities, including Lulu Wang, Simu Liu and Phil Lord, after it was revealed that Lee Isaac Chung's directorial has been deemed ineligible for the best picture race at the Golden Globes 2021. Variety reported that the film, starring Steven Yeun in the lead, was relegated to the best foreign language film category as it is predominantly in Korean language. FOLLOW US ON: Los Angeles: “Minari” is an American film, say several Hollywood personalities, including Lulu Wang, Simu Liu and Phil Lord, after it was revealed that Lee Isaac Chung’s directorial has been deemed ineligible for the best picture race at the Golden Globes 2021. Variety reported that the film, starring Steven Yeun in the lead, was relegated to the best foreign language film category as it is predominantly in Korean language.