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Korean director Areum Parkkang throws a few punches at gender roles in this honest and charming look at her own marriage. Newlyweds Areum and Seongman leave Korea, so that Areum can pursue her long-planned dream to study film in France. Once there, the former chef and progressive party activist Seongman has to adjust to his new life as a stay-at-home husband, while Areum focuses on her studies and their financial responsibilities. Their adventure into married life in an unfamiliar country takes another turn when Areum becomes pregnant and, following the birth of their daughter, heated discussions continue over household chores and parenting duties. Through diary-like scenes and delightful animations filled with both existential dread and humour, the filmmaker turns the camera onto herself and wonders, can she manage both her life and her film? -MS
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- Year2019
- Runtime86 minutes
- CountryKorea, Republic of
- DirectorAreum Parkkang
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Korean director Areum Parkkang throws a few punches at gender roles in this honest and charming look at her own marriage. Newlyweds Areum and Seongman leave Korea, so that Areum can pursue her long-planned dream to study film in France. Once there, the former chef and progressive party activist Seongman has to adjust to his new life as a stay-at-home husband, while Areum focuses on her studies and their financial responsibilities. Their adventure into married life in an unfamiliar country takes another turn when Areum becomes pregnant and, following the birth of their daughter, heated discussions continue over household chores and parenting duties. Through diary-like scenes and delightful animations filled with both existential dread and humour, the filmmaker turns the camera onto herself and wonders, can she manage both her life and her film? -MS
Did you enjoy this film? Have any comments or questions? You can send filmmakers your feedback by leaving them a written or video note at feedback@doxafestival.ca.
- Year2019
- Runtime86 minutes
- CountryKorea, Republic of
- DirectorAreum Parkkang