Korean short films stand out because of their creativity, intricacy, and versatility across genres. Despite being brief, these immersive experiences are highly potent and express a lot in a relatively brief period. Check out these Korean short films listed ahead for some thought-provoking viewing.
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In this film, young lawyer Arthur Lee navigates coping with his mother’s radical religious convictions while simultaneously attempting to transform his and the lives of his self-destructive siblings.
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Stay with Me, purportedly the first 4DX VR movie to be shown in a 4DX theater is about the tumultuous romantic relationship between exuberant would-be actress Yeon-soo and stage-shy aspiring musician Woo-jin.
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Oh Ha-neul and Kim Bo-ra's partnership frays just before they launch their startup in this time-travel fantasy drama. As things worsen, a mysterious man appears in their studio, claiming ownership.
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Based on the infamous South Korean case of Miryang, two parents with no internet skills design a banner demanding justice and punishment for the perpetrator in response to the police's refusal to investigate their daughter's suicide.
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The story follows So-young, a young woman who is victimized by sex trafficking, a vicious American GI, and the system that shields him.
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