The Last Story of Mina Lee is a poignant tale of family, identity, and the inescapable bonds that tie a mother and daughter together despite a chasm of cultural differences and misunderstood intentions. When Margot Lee can't reach her mother Mina, a trip to Koreatown in Los Angeles unearths the mystery of her mother's sudden death. As Margot delves into her mother's past—from her harrowing escape from war-torn Korea to the complexities of immigration and the stark realities of American assimilation—she uncovers a labyrinth of secrets that span decades. This narrative unfolds in a dual timeline, detailing the brave yet lonely journey of a woman's pursuit of a better life and her daughter's quest to understand a mother she realized she never truly knew. Nancy Jooyoun Kim's debut delves deep into the heart of what it means to belong and the sacrifices made in the name of hope and family.