'Elemental': The real meaning of new Disney-Pixar movie

The director of the upcoming Disney-Pixar movie 'Elemental' joins CTV’s Your Morning to share the very personal story that inspired the tale.

The newest addition to the Disney-Pixar movie collection touches on issues arising from mixed-race relationships and parents' expectations for their children.

'Elemental,' which is set to hit theatres June 16, tells the story of fire element, Ember, and water element, Wade, who forge an unlikely friendship in Element City.

As the pair navigate difficulties within their relationship, being from two element families that do not mix, the movie explores themes that may resonate with people who immigrated.

The movie's director, Peter Sohn joined CTV’s Your Morning Wednesday, to share how his own immigrant background shaped the movie.

"It was about understanding the sacrifice that (my parents) made," Sohn said. "They came from Korea to the States and they gave my brother and I a life and that's what this whole thing is about, being grateful for that."

In ‘Elemental,’ when Ember meets Wade she is destined to take on the family business from her parents. But Wade dares to ask Ember what she wants in life, rather than what her parents want for her.

Exploring the effects of Ember's parents’ expectations, resonates with Sohn's own story, including his mixed-race relationship.