War Hunt is a 1962 war drama film about a soldier's descent into madness during the Korean War. Set in the year 1953, the story revolves around an army private who becomes obsessed with a Korean boy, leading to tragic consequences. As the war comes to an end with a ceasefire, the soldier's mental state deteriorates further, resulting in violence and chaos. The film explores themes of insanity, violence, and the toll of war on individuals.
When Joong-pil, the biggest bully in his high-school by far finds himself harboring feelings for a classmate, his entire identity is thrown off balance. Suddenly his smoking, his drinking, his constant swearing and his habit of pushing underclassmen into walls don't seem like good habits anymore. Without his nastiness, who is he? He might just like this girl enough to find out, if he can figure out how.
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? is a philosophical drama that follows the lives of three individuals in a remote Korean Buddhist monastery. It explores themes of enlightenment, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life. The story revolves around an orphan boy, his teacher, and their master, and their experiences within the monastery. Through meditation and introspection, the characters navigate the challenges of their existence and strive to find enlightenment.
Stateless Things crosscuts between the lives of two young men, one an illegal immigrant from North Korea stuck in dead-end jobs, the other the kept boy of a married businessman stifling in a swanky apartment.
Approved for Adoption is a poignant and visually stunning animated film that tells the story of Jung, a Korean artist who was adopted by a Belgian family after the Korean War. The film explores Jung's struggle to find his identity and reconcile his Korean heritage with his Belgian upbringing.
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