6 episodes
MOONFACE James Kim
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- Fiction
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4.7 • 850 Ratings
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A fiction show about a Korean American son (Joel Kim Booster) who wants to come out to his mom (Esther Moon), but can't because they don't speak the same language.
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EP. 1: Moaning
The story begins with a moan.
MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers team includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids.
The end credits song is “Haenim” by Kim Jung Mi.
CAST:
Joel Kim Booster......PAUL
Esther Moon......GINA
Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA
Remy Ortiz......DANNY
Todd Masterson......RYAN
Ify Nwadiwe......TROY
Taeho K plays......PAUL
James Bak......PAUL'S DAD
Other actors in this episode include Frank Stoltze, Yamid Aramoni, Raphael Gatchalian, Lisa Brenner, Blake Zimmerman, Tony D’Amato, Anthony Patiu, Chris Mclean, Julian Park, and Aaron Mendelson.
Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim. -
EP. 2: Running
Paul goes to the river bed.
MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers include Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen.
The end credits song is "I DON'T CARE" by 박혜진 Park Hye Jin.
CAST:
Joel Kim Booster......PAUL
Esther Moon......GINA
Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA
Remy Ortiz......DANNY
Todd Masterson......RYAN
Taeho K......YOUNG PAUL
Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE
Other actors in this episode include Becca Murray, Finnegan Forsyeth, Mary Knauf, and Ava Reas.
Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim. -
EP. 3: Eating
Paul goes to a dinner.
MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers include Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids.
The end credits song is “HEART IN YOUR HEARTBREAK” by The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart.
CAST:
Joel Kim Booster......PAUL
Esther Moon......GINA
Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA
Remy Ortiz......DANNY
Todd Masterson......RYAN
Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE
Naomi Ko......ZO
Casey O'Brien......WARREN
Taeho K......YOUNG PAUL
James Bak......PAUL'S DAD
Brooke Iskra......STUDENT
Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield......JACKIE
Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim. -
EP. 4: Dancing
Paul goes dancing.
MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers include Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids.
The song "Gou Talk" by Peggy Gou is featured in the club scene.
The end credits song is “BAGS” by Clairo.
CAST:
Joel Kim Booster......PAUL
Esther Moon......GINA
Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA
Remy Ortiz......DANNY
Todd Masterson......RYAN
Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE
Naomi Ko......ZO
Casey O'Brien......WARREN
Taeho K......YOUNG PAUL
Jeanne Heo......MS KIM
Brian Lee......KEVIN
Vivian Yoon......CLAIRE
Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim. -
EP. 5: Breathing
Paul takes a deep breath.
MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers include Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen.
The end credits song is “Paul” by Big Thief.
CAST:
Joel Kim Booster......PAUL
Esther Moon......GINA
Todd Masterson......RYAN
Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE
Naomi Ko......ZO
Casey O'Brien......WARREN
Kristina Gerber......SERVER
Vivian Yoon......CLAIRE
Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim. -
EP. 6: Ending
This is where the story ends.
MOONFACE is created, directed, and written by James Kim. The writers includes Mary Knauf, Daniel Lamphear, Julian Park, Shay Martin, and Tricia Tongco. Marketing by Meggan Ellingboe. Podcast Artwork by Chava Sanchez. Sound Design by Artin Aroutounians. Engineering and Original Score by Andrew Eapen with music from his band Oyster Kids.
The end credits song is “Nililiya” by Joyce Kwon.
CAST:
Joel Kim Booster......PAUL
Esther Moon......GINA
Mildred Marie Langford......SHAYLA
Remy Ortiz......DANNY
Todd Masterson......RYAN
Taylor Coffman......STEPHANIE
Naomi Ko......ZO
Casey O'Brien......WARREN
Vivian Yoon......CLAIRE
James Bak......PAUL'S DAD
Chris Yejin......GINA'S MOM
Other actors in this episode include Joe Kim, Tricia Tongco, and Oscar Cha.
Special Thanks to ViJay Singh, Andrew Ahn, Andy Chavez, Brooke Iskra, Elyssa Dudley, Alyssa Jeong Perry, and Joe Kim.
Customer Reviews
Still thinking about it now
Listened to this in 2019 and I’m still here in 2021 trying to find a podcast that is as immersive and interesting as this one.
Family means everything
Such a beautiful podcast by James Kim. Great story about queerness, race and Korean culture, immigration, family, and the importance of place. Loved the score, music, and relationship between Paul and Gina; it reminded me of how much my mom loves me! Will there be a season 2???
amazing
this was the best podcast i’ve ever listened to. i am forever changed.