Korean films and actors have been shinning in different film festivals. Korean films, not only limited to major studio films, but also independent films, are undoubtedly becoming more recognized nowadays. Different from major studio films, directors' thoughts are reflected by filming techniques and producers’ perspectives are also displayed more explicitly in independent films.
Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong presents the Korean Independent Film Showcase again this year. 4 different independent films, <The Satellite Girl and Milk Cow>, <Duresori: The Voice of East>, <Loser's Adventure> and <Merry Christmas Mr. Mo>, will be shown.
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<The Satellite Girl and Milk Cow> is about a cowardly cow and a robot girl who adventures to save the world from a black monster.
Awards: Best Animated Feature Film, Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2014, Spain
Date and Time : 5 October(Thu) 19:30
Venue: Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
Language : Korean with English Subtitles
<Duresori: The Voice of East> is about Seul-ki and Ah-reum in their final year at Korea’s much-revered National High School of the Traditional Arts, and they have their worries. Both students are preparing for the chorus performance while worrying about the way forward. Duresori: The Voice of East based on a true story.
Nomination: Best Music, Buil Film Award 2012, South Korea
Date and Time : 12 October(Thu) 19:30
Venue: Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
Language : Korean with English Subtitles
<Loser's Adventure> is about A high school wrestling team's fate is on the line due to their unpopularity and lack of budget. All the students have left the team except for two, whom are from a broken family. The coach Sangkyu lost his job and is making living as a bus driver. However, he tries continuously to persuade the principal to let the remaining team members to compete in a match for the one last time.
Awards: Daemyung Culture Wave Award, Jeonju International Film Festival 2017, South Korea
Best New Actor, Buil Film Awards 2018, South Korea
Date and Time : 19 October(Thu) 19:30
Venue: Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
Language : Korean with English Subtitles
<Merry Christmas Mr. Mo> is about Mo Geumsan, a small town barber, doesn’t have much longer to live. Deciding that he wants to shoot a film before he passes, he enlists the help of his son who dreams of becoming a film director, and his son's girlfriend. Their short film is positively Chaplin-esque!
Awards: NETPAC Award, Busan International Film Festival 2016
Best Actor, Wildflower Film Awards 2018, South Korea
Best New Director, Busan Film Critics Association Award 2018
Date and Time : 26 October(Thu) 19:30
Venue: Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
Language : Korean with English Subtitles
Tickets available at URBTIX from 20 September onwards.
$10*
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