Directed by Lee Su-Jin, this film will be screened in the 9^th London Korean Film Festival 2014 on Saturday 8^th November, in Odeon Covent Garden.

Starring Doona Bae, Hie –jin Jung and Sae-ron Kim, the film tells the story of Yong Nam, one of Korea’s top police graduates who quickly climbs the ranks of Seoul’s police department. Her career takes a turn for the worst when she is sighted for misconduct and transferred to a sleepy seaside village. Trying to acclimatise to her new surrounding Young-nam spies a shy and sullen looking girl, Dohee. There is something not quite right with Dohee as Young-nam sees she is an easy target for bullies, preferring to spend all her time by herself roaming the dark alleys of the village. One day Young-nam witnesses Dohee being abused by her grandfather and stepfather. Not being able to turn a blind eye, Young-nam takes the girl into her custody, letting Dohee live with her. Having never had someone to stand up to her before Dohee quickly bonds with Young-nam. But things take a surprising turn after the truth about Young-nam’s transfer comes to light.

A well known short filmmaker, Han Gong-ju, is the promising debut feature from director Lee Su-jin. The director’s previous work such as; Papa and Enemy’s Apple have all been invited to major film festivals with Han Gong-ju being no different. This feature has already won a number of awards including the Citizen Reviewers’ Award and CGV Movie Collage Awards at the 18th Busan Film Festival. The inspiration behind the film is the director’s wish to portray a girl who is in exile and, in a way, being punished for incident where she was the victim. Lee Su-jin wants to support people who find themselves in these positions, by highlighting their plight on the silver screen.

Q & A with BIFF’s programmer, Nam Dong-chul

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