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UM Munsuk

Korea202332min World Premiere

Synopsis

“I’m her guardian”. Sangsu (Hwang Chi Yeul), is a free spirited busker that travels around with nothing but his guitar. Suyeon (Lee Seung Yoon), grew up in an orphanage, currently working as a Life Guide. The two cross paths by coincedence but after seeing Suyeon’s unfortunate circumstances, Sangsu decides to become Suyeon’s guardian. So for the 2 nights that they are together, they accompany each other...

Program Note

Sangsu, who makes a living by busking, and Suyeon, a life counselor at an orphanage, meet by chance. With their own emotional wounds, they become each other’s guardians and share their hearts during a 2-night 3-day journey. We get to see Hwang Chiyeul, best known for his singing, in the role of an actor on screen. Of course, he also sings in the movie. (SEO Eunyoung)

Diretor

UM Munsuk

South Korean actor and director. His short film Being shadow 2017 was invited in the non-competitive short film at the 70th Cannes Film Festival. Another short film that he starred Vice vere (2017) was also invited in the same section at Cannes in the same year.