Description
Korea｜2024｜77min｜Documentary
Directed by Juyeon Yang / Produced by Duhyun Ko, Sarah Kang
Synopsis
On a wintery night, Juyeon receives a call from her father. In his drunken voice, he leaves strange remarks, “Don’t become like your aunt who committed suicide.” Stunned by the family secret, she starts chasing the traces of her aunt, who resembles her strikingly. Juyeon breaks the suffocating silence and recreates her aunt’s lost voice through animation.
Festivals
25th Jeonju International Film Festival(2024) - Korean Competition
21st EBS International Documentary Film Festival - Festival Choice
26th Seoul International Women's Film Festival - Korean Panorama, Here & Now
50th Seoul Independent Film Festival - Festival Choice
Company Information
Keumyoil Film is a documentary production company based in Gwangju and Seoul, Republic of Korea. The name "Keumyoil," meaning "Friday" in Korean, is inspired by the character from Robinson Crusoe. We strive to create films that awaken and challenge audiences. With each project, Keumyoil Film takes a step forward, growing as an experienced and dedicated documentary film production company.
Category & Business Type
TV Show
Category : Producer
Business Type : Program Copyright Deals, Co-Production/Collaboration
Main Business
We are a Korea-based documentary production company with a strong interest in collaborating on international co-productions. We are particularly drawn to documentaries that explore the impact of history on individuals and how personal narratives can illuminate broader social conflicts. Our latest documentary, "My Missing Aunt," premiered at the Jeonju International Film Festival this year and has been screened at various festivals in Korea and internationally. "Bright Future," a documentary co-produced with Romania, will be screening at IDFA this November.