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The Closest to the Heart

CHOE Hoon

Korea202324min World Premiere

Synopsis

Du-yeong, just back from serving in the military, is suffering from an acute case of “sad nipple syndrome.” If anything so much as grazes his nipples, Du-yeong falls deep into a depression. This negatively affects his ability to make friends and has left him a loner at school. Even when at home, Du-yeong wears a brazier to shield his nipples. In-a, a friend from school Du-yeong has a crush on, runs into him wearing a brazier when Du-yeong opens his door to pick up some delivery food, at which point he makes up his mind to have his nipples surgically removed.

Program Note

Everyone needs a protective shield to protect themselves. However, in the case of Du-yeong, the perfect shield has not yet been created, making it difficult for him to protect his mind and daily life. Moreover, even a slight touch triggers waves of depression, and the past pain and scars remain on his nipples. Nevertheless, Du-yeong’s efforts to protect his nipples, wearing a bra with a plastic cup lid and jumping around, are adorable along with the dripping sweat. (SONG Eunji)

Diretor

CHOE Hoon

Born in 1995, Seoul. He graduated from Seoul National University of Science and Technology: Department of Meatal Arts & Design and Korean Academy of Film Arts, Directing major. He directed shorts as Toilet Paper (2019), Baton Pass (2021), Wonder House (2021).