Six Korean directors join hands in this compilation of six independent short films, unfolding the discrimination in our
daily lives of all forms, all sorts.
Funded by the Human Rights Commission of Korea, this film debuted as the opening film at the Jeonju International Film
Festival and then hit on Pusan International Film Festival. The episodes of the film are directed by noted Korean directors,
reflecting varying styles of directing towards the social issue.
1. The 'Weight' of Her
Director: Lim soon-rye/ Running time: 20 min.
As the first episode of the film, "The
'weight' of her" revolves around a relatively fat college girl who is under the pressure to lose weight and to do cosmetic
surgery so as to get a good job after graduation.
2. The man with an Affair
Director: Jung Jae-eun/ Running time: 18 min.
In a building where lives a rapist
wanted by the police, all residents there know nothing about the criminal except his next-door neighbor -- a little child.
Being punished by his mother for peeing on bed, the child is chastened by going out nakedly to lend some salt from his neighbor.
3. Crossing
Director: Yeo Gyun-dong/ Running time: 14 min.
Yeo's "Crossing" tells a tale about the struggles
of a handicapped man who spends exceptional amount of time and effort in his daily life to complete tasks that are simple
to a healthy person.
4. Tongue Tie
Director: Park Jin-pyo/ Running time: 12 min.
Some parents want their children to speak better
English. Some even want them to speak perfect English. "Tongue tie" tells a story about a young boy who undergoes a surgery
on his tongue enabling him to pronounce a natural "R".
5. Face Value
Director: Park Kwang-soo/ Running time: 12 min.
A secret is unveiled as a gorgeous female employee
at a car park argues with a handsome male car driver.
6. Never Ending Peace And Love
Director: Park Chan-wook ("Joint Security Area")/ Running time: 28 min.
The
ending film is "Never ending peace and love" which tells a true story of a Napalese woman who was mistaken as a mentally ill
Korean. Losing any proof of her identity and speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she was forced to receive mental treatment
in Korea over 6 years until she was finally identified and sent back to her country.
- Special Feature(s): Making of Film, Interview with director, Director's Profile, Music Video, Trailer, Press
Conference, Poster Production Scene
