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When Mushroom Blooms

LEE Jongseo

Korea202422min World Premiere

Program Note

Nine-year-old Hyunseo witnesses the disappearance of the elderly neighbor who always stayed in the same place, only to find a stranger burying something in the apartment garden. Soon, a foul smell emanates from the garden. Movies are excellent mediums for preserving memories. They capture the air and sounds of irretrievable time. A graceful film that allows contemplation without forcing emotions through intense characters or storylines! (HYUNG Seulwoo)

Diretor

LEE Jongseo

Born in Gwangju in 1998. His short film When Mushrooms Bloom (2024) was produced by Gwangju Independent Film Production Support.