The Prodigal Son

CHOI Seungmin
  • Korea
  • 2017
  • 11min
  • DCP
  • Color
CompetitionYouth Competiton

Screening Schedule

  • 09월 15일 13:00-13:48 Code 211 Megabox Baekseok 2 G Q&A
* Unless follwing Subtitle code is marked, all films will have English subtitles.
N None English dialogue without English subtitle
K Korean dialogue without English subtitle

Synopsis

Despite mother's opposition, I'm going to leave school. If I leave school, does this means I become the prodigal son?

Director

  • CHOI Seungmin
    좋은 덕후 나쁜 덕후 이상한 덕후 Good Deokhu Bad Deokhu Weird Deokhu (2016)

Review

When Seungmin decides to drop out of school, her mother starts preaching to him. Her mother believes that her decision has sprung from disobedience. Seungmin wonders if quitting school would make her a prodigal son. The question is tragic and so is the situation that gives rise to it. She stares blankly at the priest, and takes a look at himself who tried to prove something. She walks back home from school. She seems calm but is far from it. The documentary allows us to see his mind. It is a rare experience that is both poignant and enjoyable. This is not wholly due to the fact the director tells his own story. The film does not rely on the narration. In fact, emotions abound in scenes filled with images only. There are definite outcomes of the director’s careful consideration and sensibilities – scenes selected an arranged in tune with emotions, the way she listens to the priest’s sermon, and the way the camera stops in the ending. They all reveal the artistry of the documentary genre, and give a reason as to why Seungmin's decision must be respected. [AHN Seulki]

Credits

  • PRODUCER, CINEMATOGRAPY, EDITOR, SOUND  CHOI Seungmin

Distribution / World Sales

  • CHOI Seungmin  csm0451@naver.com
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