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Goodbye, Cruel World

Vito ROCCO

UK2003 12min 35mm Color Asian Premiere

Synopsis

Justin is a boy shunned and alienated by his peers at school. He goes to celebrete the birthday of his only friend, an old man named Karter, only to discover that he's already dead and no one knows of his death. To comfort the old man in this cruel barren world, Justin comes up with a wild idea. The film is brimming with tearful pathos and its ending at the beach leaves a long lasting impression. (YI Sul)

Diretor

Vito ROCCO

Vito ROCCO, originally an actor who has worked on short films, music videos, TV, and theatre and has received distinction from each of these media. Directing three short films to date, he has received acclaim at various international film festivals. Currently, he is in post production for the six-episode TV drama The Last Chancers.