A Drop of Clear Salty Liquid

2002 0h 17m KO

Drama

Synopsis

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When a high school girl and a young man meet inside a subway, the two start to cry. The black and white film incorporates aspects of documentary filming, by means of inserting interviews throughout the film.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lee Chung-ah
Girl
Kim Young Moo
Man

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Boo Ji-young
Writers: Boo Ji-young
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

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RUNTIME

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Tight 17-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Boo Ji-young shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lee Chung-ah and Kim Young Moo carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Boo Ji-young directs. Boo Ji-young cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 17-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Boo Ji-young shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Lee Chung-ah and Kim Young Moo carry the top of the cast.