Synopsis
Like Aesop’s Fables, the shepherd in this film is a boy, twelve-year-old Yohan. His teacher, Soohyun, does a favor for him as he doesn’t seem to be properly looked after at home, but then she is embarrassed when he shows a peculiar interest in her. Through lies, Yohan makes others suspect something about Soohyun. The highlight is looking into the face of Soohyun as she almost goes crazy as everyone regards her with suspicion. How does she deal with this boy who is an obvious victim of domestic violence and at the same time a lying attacker? The dilemma is poignantly revealed in her ragged face. While the narrative exploring characters through the lies used not only by Yohan, but also by others adds depth to the film, we have to answer the difficult question that the film poses at the end, if it were you, how would you treat him? (Rhana JANG)