A DISTANT PLACE (Award Encore)

A rural sheep farmer’s quiet life in South Korea is disrupted by surprise visits from his lover and twin sister

Description

Winner of the NewFest 2021 International Narrative Feature Jury Award.

Jin Woo lives a simple country life, spending his days working on a local farm and keeping a watchful eye on his adventurous young daughter. When his city-dwelling lover comes to visit, Jin Woo starts to envision their future as a family before the surprise arrival of his twin sister threatens to complicate his dream.

Part of NewFest Award Encores
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A family drama full of surprises around every corner, director Park Kun-Young's beautiful second feature A DISTANT PLACE cements his position as an auteur to watch.

Cast: Kang Gilwoo, Hong Kyung, Lee Sang-hee, Ki Joo-bong

Director

Park Kun-Young

Duration

115 minutes

Genre

Narrative, Drama

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