Assorted Gems

The four siblings in the Gung family were named after precious jewels: eldest daughter Bi-chwi (Jade), eldest son San-ho (Coral), second daughter Ryu-bi (Ruby), and the youngest son, Ho-bak (Amber). Like an assortment of beautiful gems, their colours may clash and their sharp edges chip away at each other. Using an analogy of a bowl of rice with assorted ingredients to illustrate the workings of a family, the key to a great dish is using the right balance of ingredients in order to create a good mixture. Assorted Gems tells the story of the different lives of the family members and how they learn from their clashes to find the perfect balance.