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2018 0h 17m KO

Drama

Synopsis

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After sudden unification, the Korean peninsula is struggling with economic chaos. An old laborer, Chan-ki, receives a new high-tech telephone from his son in China and goes to seek help from his neighbor, as he does not know how to use it.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Byun Hee-bong
Old laborer
Seo Dong-soo
Neighbor
Jo Ha-seok
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hong Eui-jeong
Writers: Hong Eui-jeong
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 8 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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Directed by Hong Eui-jeong, shot by Kim Yong-sung. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kim Woo-il 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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Byun Hee-bong and Seo Dong-soo and Jo Ha-seok carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Hong Eui-jeong directs. Kim Yong-sung behind the camera. Kim Woo-il 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 8 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Hong Eui-jeong, shot by Kim Yong-sung. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Kim Woo-il shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Byun Hee-bong and Seo Dong-soo and Jo Ha-seok carry the top of the cast.