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The movie, which seemed likely to be a video study by a local researcher on comfort women in the military camp town, is becoming an increasingly fictional world, including visits by the dead, resulting in historical, fantastic and allegorical results.

'Ensemble'. An orchestra made of kids with different handicaps. The teacher, parents and many others get together to complete the orchestra. The orchestra 'Ensemble' is a small community of people who understand the difference of each other, and music is a communicative medium for them. Now listen to their stories and music.

A behind-the-scenes look at global superstar Lisa, who rose to fame with BLACKPINK, and is now balancing that group with a successful solo recording career and move into acting.

Two musicians joined a village protest against a newly built military base. Tragedy struck when the younger one died during the protest, with his final wish to be buried in front of the base. His heartbroken friend left everything behind but his guitar and moved to the village. Over the years, he struggles to keep the protest alive, visiting his friend’s restricted grave daily. As doubt creeps in, villagers begin to question the endless battle. Now, he faces a choice: continue fighting for a fading dream or finally let go of his friend’s haunting memory.

In the rural Liangshan Mountains, 14-year-old Qihuo and her friends embark on a road trip to find a skirt for her traditional menarche rite of passage.

Korea's past was whale worship; its present is industry. Is the future whales AND industry?

The film tells the story of dancer NAM Jeong-ho who faces retirement, and chronicles the ten days of her master class at the Haja Center.

I enjoy religion, I appreciate belief systems and how they offer structure to people's lives. I also appreciate how spirituality manifests itself in Asian cultures as this almost earthbound presence guiding people through every day life and when they need an extra bit of help they need only ask whichever deity holds dominion over their desire. Here is an experimental film I made with videos from my iPhone. Shot across Taiwan and South Korea. An experimental film I made with videos from my iPhone. Shot across Taiwan and Korea. My aim was to explore success in how it pertains to every day life, the satisfaction of small moments, spirituality, superstition, and daily rituals.

A personal and subjective video essay series on the Korean cinema, consisting of 9 episodes. Its episodes include fragments of memory about Korean films and their ‘field’, actual moments of what is happening here and now, and images excerpted from Korean films. [Ep 1] My Chungmuro (2002) [Ep 2] For March of Fools (2003) [Ep 3] Smoking Women (2003) [Ep 4] Kino 99 (2003) [Ep 5] Song of Keumsoon (2004) [Ep 6] The Creative Restoration of ‘An Empty Dream’ (2005) [Ep 7] Reflection on Kim Gu (2005) [Ep 8] Garibong, Again (2006) [Ep 9] A Short Film about Pre-1945 Korean Cinema (2006)

Seventy years ago, there was a person who stole tears while looking at the Korean War orphan dying in hunger and cold with the heart of his father. It was Everett Swanson (1913-1965). Compassion, which he started out of compassion for Korean War orphans, has provided miracles to more than 100,000 Korean children, including Kathy, a Korean orphan. Also, his father's heart that he harbored flowed toward children all over the world. Messod, a Rwandan boy, lost his father in 1994 Hwang Tae-hwan, a South Korean father who lost his son in 2023 A relay of love that changes the world with one person's power and has a good influence, it is a story of hope and emotion in which the giver and the receiver grow together.

A documentary that deeply focuses and visits the trauma of Korea's modern history for 70 years through the life of a father whose family was indifferent.

Every Wednesday at noon, women who were kidnapped for sexual purpose by the Japanese army during its imperialism and their supporters demonstrate against Japanese government to request official apology and indemnity for their crimes. This documentary portrays sexually abused old women's suppressed story of overcoming of their shame and forced silence.

Witnesses 2025 is an omnibus of two short documentaries. 1948, 사라진 병사들 traces the truth of the Yeosu–Suncheon Rebellion, which began on October 19, 1948, when soldiers of the 14th Regiment refused orders for the Jeju April 3rd suppression, declaring they “could not kill their own people.” 얼굴, 얼굴들 follows the life and legacy of a friend who dedicated himself to uncovering the truth behind state-sanctioned suspicious deaths.

Filmmaker Aaron, along with his friends Joon-kwang and Ji-seo, embarks on a motorcycle journey across the Baekdudaegan mountain range, a route they often enjoy. Along the way, they meet and interview North Korean defectors and multinational friends, discovering the pain of the inter-Korean division and the hope for reunification.

Nine individuals living in South Korea, with varying ages, genders, and occupations, yet all ordinary people. Across 81 fragments of daily life, inner voices of solitude, anxiety, and hope whisper softly.

"Can we continue playing yoyo?" It was a million-dollar question for Dae-yeol, Dong-hun, Hyun-woong, Dong-keon, and Jong-ki, all of whom had been yoyoing since childhood. In summer 2011, the five boys decided to go for the stages they had been dreaming of—it was going to be the last time before they say goodbye to their yoyo. Four of them, Dae-yeol, Dong-hun, Hyun-woong, and Dong-keon, went to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Jong-ki couldn’t afford the travel and took his shot at a TV talent show competition in Korea. The five tasted dreamlike moments, which, in turn, made their choices more difficult. Now, the yoyo means something different for each of them. But they have to face daunting reality no matter where they stand.

The director follows the activities of those who are turning the zoo into a sanctuary for native wild animals. Establishing a sanctuary is the only way to save wild animals that cannot return to their natural habitats from being put down. The project was proposed by an employee of the Cheongju Zoo, and animal rights activists as well as the Chungnam Wild Animal Rescue Center and the Chonbuk Animal Medical Center joined to help.

The keepers are kept busy with animals under their care. These animals, although they've got the hint of their natural instinct left, are unlikely to survive if released back to the wild. It'd be difficult for them to take part in the pack and they lack the skills to find food. Nevertheless, the ultimate goal for everyone at the zoo is to send the animals back to where they truly belong.

This documentary is an "Asian report" on so-called international prostitution. The subject matter of parasitic tourism in Jeju Island in Korea is focused on, and it is said that international prostitution in Asia has a relationship between countries, focusing on Thailand and Japan, and that it is not only a problem between countries biased by the flow of capital, but also in the context of "sexual culture" with long roots. In the second half, the question is what is the alternative and what is the boundary between prostitution and non-prostitution in the current situation that is considered to be like "ghetto" because it is separated from the life of the general public.

Since 2013, Japan’s extreme-right racist group has organized more than 1000 hate speeches around the nation. A schoolteacher, a deliveryman, a politician, an architect, and other ordinary citizens form a coalition to ‘counter’ the racist group, calling for the awakening of Japanese conscience. Spearheading the civic group, our problematic protagonist Takahashi, a former mid-level Yakuza boss is reborn, determined to fight against racism and discrimination.

To feminists of all generations - is life treating you well?

This story is about two people who have been struggling for more than 40 years to remember Koreans forced into labor in the northern Akita region. Ha Jung-woong, a Korean-Japanese who succeeded as a businessman thanks to his outstanding abilities and the economic growth of Japan after the war, and Juroku Chatani, a Japanese historian who has built a culture village in the Akita region of northern Japan. Their efforts to unravel the mystery of the statue of Hime Kannon built on Lake Tazawa and to commemorate the Korean victims of forced labor are still ongoing.

Jae-nyun and Woo-young both suffer from brain lesions and have been dating for eight years. Now they face the next step in their life: marriage. They are no different from ordinary couples in Korea when marriage is concerned. Woo-young is forty years old. Ever since his father died, he could no longer delay his marriage with Jae-nyun and openly proposes to her several times. On the other hand, Jae-nyun, who was happy with Woo-young's first marriage proposal, experiences difficulty in giving a definite answer to Woo-young. She is worried about married life. To make matters worse, her future mother-in-law makes an interview of how she accepts Jae-nyun as her daughter-in-law, which suffocates Jae-nyun even more with the patriarchal custom the marriage system hides beneath the surface.

Syngman Rhee, the founding president of the Republic of Korea spent a total of thirty years in Hawaii. The first 25 years occurred before he was elected the founding president and five years were after he resigned from the presidency. What is the significance of 30 years in one’s life span?

A transgender girl, RAZ is a BJ (broadcasting jockey) for a website, 'Afreeca TV' Though she couldn't get a job in an entertainment spot for the simple reason that she's not pretty, she's not a kind of common transgenders that we know. Her message board is plastered with abuse of her look and transgender people, but she still smiles and burp them off!

A 21-year chronicle exploring the strange life and the cosmic thinking about death and life of Kim Uchang, one of Korea's foremost thinkers, who leads a life in complete agreement with his philosophy. What meaning do things and a house have to the scholar who cannot throw away his parents' belongings and cannot leave the house he has lived in for 40 years? Can he ever complete his final book?

According to the information written in the credit roll of "Seoul 7000," the film was filmed in Seoul in November 1976 with an 'Elmo 108' 8mm camera using Kodachrome 40 film. It was also stated that "it was filmed frame by frame, and the shooting speed was adjusted differently for each shot," and "the number 7000 in the title of this film represents the total number of frames in all parts except for the title."

The footsteps of the stars, our journey together. 9 Stellas gathered together this winter.. Where the brightest and most beautiful night sky begins StelLive's first group concert

After the wave of #MeToo movement stories from various circles, did sexual violence survivors return to their normal lives? Finding the new 'normal' is now in the hands of those individuals. Even though the cases were closed, their memories always take them back to the past. Blighted by violence, their bodies stiffen up even with little touches. From getting out of bed, taking a shower to leaving the house, everyday is a battle with themselves. While many survivors feel they're body still remain in the past, dance therapists, choreographers and feminist activists have gathered and plan a movement workshop for trauma recovery. They feel their fingertips again and they move their toes. They re-experience inhaling and exhaling in a safe place. To survive this moment, they move together, and they prepare themselves for a return to daily lives.

"Wae(Distorted): The Cartel" is a shocking documentary film that conducts an in-depth analysis of various statistical and physical evidence revealed during South Korea's April 15, 2020 general election. The narration is provided by Yoon Joo-sang, a renowned actor and voice actor. The horrific election fraud—so hard to believe and yet impossible to ignore—did not end with the April 15 general election. It has continued even after the change of administration. It is our sincere hope that this film will help widely expose the appalling reality of election fraud that outrages the conscience of all people.

Gangjeong Village, located at the southernmost part of Jeju Island's Seogwipo City, is in the true sense a 'breathtaking land of water.' In this film, eight directors independently yet collaboratively orchestrate a clever and humorous "mission" at this place where the groundwork for building a naval military base is in progress.

Two-part docuseries capturing the group's iconic 2024 performances at I-Days Milano, BST Hyde Park, and Lollapalooza Chicago, highlighting their preparation, energy, and global impact.

The Chun Doo-hwan regime seized power in a coup d'etat, massacred peaceful protesters. People from all walks of life have been fighting the military dictatorship in their own way. And the story of reporter Lee Sang-ho, who has been covering for over 30 years, begins.

Eighteen girls passionate about dancesport chase their dreams in a town where most people their age are preparing for employment at the recently restructure shipyard.

The secretive rules of nature spread out to be extraordinary beauty. Water is a lifeform that remembers and reflects everything. Following the nature of this water and the mysterious record of the ecosystem leads to the wonderful four seaons of the Bongha Village and the late Roh Moo-hyun's ambitious visions. What is the future he dreamt of back in his home, carrying out biological agricultural technology?

A native missionary who was afraid to dream; a chapter about a Korean missionary who charges through the rupture of natives and white people.

Stray Kids 2ND #LoveSTAY 'SKZ’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY' is the second fan meeting made by the k-pop group Stray Kids. Welcome to the SKZ's Chocolate Factory! Where you can forget all your problems and have the sweetest date with the Stray Kids members just before Valentine's Day. Be careful, they're going to add an extra mala taste to their handmades chocolates to make sure you have an extraordinary experience in their factory!

Queer My Friends portrays a very important chapter of Kang-won’s life: his coming out as gay and the changes he goes through from the eyes of his best friend Ah-hyun. This 30s coming-of-age buddy film draws how these two from such different backgrounds grow up together by questioning, exploring, and, of course, fighting each other. While Kang-Won struggles to embrace his sexuality, nationality, and identity, Ah-hyun asks herself what it means to find oneself and accept others for who they really are.

Portrait of Mrs. B., a tough charismatic North Korean woman who smuggles between North Korea, China and South Korea. With the money she gets, she plans to reunite with her two North Korean sons after years of separation.

Song Ga-in’s solo concert who wrote the trot myth! At that trembling moment, her real story unfolds! Audition program to find the next generation of trot stars, the protagonist of Korea's trot syndrome. [Miss Trot] Song Ga-in's solo concert! The hot moment that Song Ga-in shared with 4,200 fans. That vivid day on the screen!

This documentary tells the story of people who were at the scene of the 2014 Sewol Ferry disaster: journalists, bereaved families of the victims, and the survivors. Ten years after the disaster, what did it leave them? These are three omnibus documentaries with different perspectives.

Things That Do Us Part is a documentary that reframes the stories of three women fighters who dove into a tragic war in modern Korean history, using witness statements and reenactments.

Colorful performances of 14 songs including not only "GO", "Heartbreaker", and "ONE OF A KIND", which were given at the concert of March 30, but also "CROOKED" which was first disclosed on August 31, will be shown, as well as images of G-DRAGON's daily life during the world tour period, special interviews, and Teayang, TOP, Dae Sung, Seungri, and 2NE1 who took part in as special guests!

NCT DREAM’s third world tour, ‘THE DREAM SHOW 3: DREAM( )SCAPE,’ is coming to the big screen once again, bringing back the vibrant world bathed in Pearl Neo Champagne! Join the journey as the story of the Mystery Lab unfolds—a special laboratory where the secrets of growth are discovered on the path to one’s dreams, and where the prescription for comfort and healing is shared. Captured from Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, witness their breathtaking performances that radiated youthful energy, plus the passionate efforts behind the scenes. Don’t miss NCT DREAM Mystery Lab: DREAM( )SCAPE in Cinemas—a stage for both escaping into dreams and embracing new beginnings.

Formed in 1997, Huckleberryfinn is an iconic Korean indie band that has been credited with proving the value of Korea's indie music scene. They have earned recognition through the Korean Music Awards and have been featured in the list of 100 Greatest Korean Popular Music Albums. This video follows the band's frontman, Lee Ki-yong, through interviews and his daily activities, exploring Huckleberryfinn's recent music and band activities, as well as discussing the current state and future of rock music.

This film begins with a Nepalese person named Minu who sings “Tears of Mokpo”. He came to Korea for a living in this 20s and made the band “Stop Crackdown” known for expressing the lives of migrant laborers through song. But being an illegal alien, he is deported after 18 years.

This documentary chronicles the creation of FACE, Jimin's debut solo album, as he embarks on a new artistic journey.

Cheoljung, the chief chef of Okryugwan in North Korea, is separated from his younger brother in South Korea. One day, he was dispatched to make Pyongyang Naengmyeon, for the request of South Korea at the 2018 Inter-Korean Panmunjom Summit. At the same time, his younger brother is also attending as a South Korean entourage. Despite his old age, Cheoljung goes to the Panmunjom to make Pyongyang Naengmyeon which their mother used to cook for the family.

A documentary that tells the story of Choi Hyun-sook, the first out lesbian parliamentarian candidate in Korea who ran for Jongno-gu in the April 2008 National Assembly election. It's a story about people who dream of a world where minorities are happy, and who, with expectation and aspiration, find the campaign headquarters and made an election with Choi Hyun-sook.

When my daughter, Jihoo, was 1 year old, I took her to a doctor and heard something unexpected. "She might have cerebral palsy." Now that she is seven years old, she still walks on her toes. This film is a self-reflection story of a person, as she tries to dig into the waves of honest and sometimes intolerable feelings brought by her daughter´s toe walking.

One woman. One racist lie. One lawsuit that shook Japan. Korean Japanese entrepreneur Shin Sugok takes on major media in this electro-shock legal thriller about refusing to be silenced.