Han Ong

Listen to Han Ong, MacArthur Fellowship and Berlin Prize recipient, author of plays and novels, as he reflects on aging, family, publishing, attending a controversial production, and complicated relationships and caregiving.

Han Ong, author of plays and novels, reads his story 'The Monkey Who Speaks.' The story explores the relationship between Roscoe and Flavia as they navigate pasts, mental states, and deception. Flavia reflects on her immigrant narrative in NYC while assisting Roscoe with charitable acts. They discuss movies and discover a surprising connection. The chapter explores history, medical appointments, and the emotional resonance of a wartime love story.