Kang Ae-sim
A Man Who Was Superman (2008)
A snobbish producer makes a documentary about the extraordinary behavior of her neighbor who believes himself to be Superman. (more)
A snobbish producer makes a documentary about the extraordinary behavior of her neighbor who believes himself to be Superman. (more)
Fourth Place
(2016)
A former Asian Games record breaker and Olympic tryout, Kim Gwang-su, endures beatings, abuse, and constant ridicule from his swimming coach. To justify this abusive behavior, his coach constantly reminded Gwang-su - this is for your own good. (more)
A former Asian Games record breaker and Olympic tryout, Kim Gwang-su, endures beatings, abuse, and constant ridicule from his swimming coach. To justify this abusive behavior, his coach constantly reminded Gwang-su - this is for your own good. (more)
Another Way (2017)
A woman who looks after her paralyzed mother while holding down a part-time job decides to kill herself. Meanwhile, a man who works as a police officer—and who, as a child, saw his own mother commit suicide—grapples with the meaning of life. The two decide to make ... (more)
A woman who looks after her paralyzed mother while holding down a part-time job decides to kill herself. Meanwhile, a man who works as a police officer—and who, as a child, saw his own mother commit suicide—grapples with the meaning of life. The two decide to make ... (more)
Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 (2019)
Kim Ji-young, an ordinary woman in her 30s, suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by other women from her life, past and present. (more)
Kim Ji-young, an ordinary woman in her 30s, suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by other women from her life, past and present. (more)
A Bedsore (2020)
Chang-sik, a retired man, lives with his wife, Gilsoon and her caretaker, Soo-ok, an illegal immigrant. One day, a bedsore develops on Gilsoon, which does not seem to heal. Even though Gilsoon is in poor shape, Soo-ok insists on taking time off on weekends. ... (more)
Chang-sik, a retired man, lives with his wife, Gilsoon and her caretaker, Soo-ok, an illegal immigrant. One day, a bedsore develops on Gilsoon, which does not seem to heal. Even though Gilsoon is in poor shape, Soo-ok insists on taking time off on weekends. ... (more)
Mother (2007)
Gupabal is an old village that is soon to disappear into history due to redevelopment. An hour before the evacuated area is scheduled to be detonated, a famous elderly novelist named CHOI Ho sneaks into the village carrying a small bundle. Arriving at the old home ... (more)
Gupabal is an old village that is soon to disappear into history due to redevelopment. An hour before the evacuated area is scheduled to be detonated, a famous elderly novelist named CHOI Ho sneaks into the village carrying a small bundle. Arriving at the old home ... (more)
Outing (2021)
Middle-aged lesbian couple Geumja and Yeo-ok receive a call in the middle of the night about the death of Yeo-ok’s ex-husband. They travel a long way to their hometown for the first time in 20 years, but they are unwelcomed guests at the funeral. (more)
Middle-aged lesbian couple Geumja and Yeo-ok receive a call in the middle of the night about the death of Yeo-ok’s ex-husband. They travel a long way to their hometown for the first time in 20 years, but they are unwelcomed guests at the funeral. (more)
Rebound (2023)
Joong-Ang High School was once renowned for its high ranked basketball team, but as the years pass and victories grow fewer, the school's social worker Kang Yang-hyun who was a former minor league baseball player, becomes the head coach. Left over talent refuses to ... (more)
Joong-Ang High School was once renowned for its high ranked basketball team, but as the years pass and victories grow fewer, the school's social worker Kang Yang-hyun who was a former minor league baseball player, becomes the head coach. Left over talent refuses to ... (more)
Open the Door (2022)
A Korean man makes a late-night visit to his older sister's house in a residential area of the US, and is welcomed by her husband. As they drink and talk, the truth that will determine their family's fate is revealed. (more)
A Korean man makes a late-night visit to his older sister's house in a residential area of the US, and is welcomed by her husband. As they drink and talk, the truth that will determine their family's fate is revealed. (more)
Pollock (2024)