These are ten short films you shouldn’t miss at the Wonju Rooftop Film Festival which will take place from August 31 until September 2, 2023 in Wonju, Korea.

Have you ever pondered the ideal dwelling where you would want to spend the entirety of your life? If not, the proposition put forth by Architect A is bound to captivate you. This film embraces architecture that celebrates the future by honoring the past. It begins with an elderly woman commissioning a new space from a retired architect, resulting in an animated masterpiece that crafts a haven for cherished memories. Through this healing journey, Architect A offers immense satisfaction both visually and aurally, creating an enriching audiovisual experience. (Nam Sunwoo)

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During the period of mourning lasting 49 days after her mother’s death, Seon is told that her mother was actually a daughter of a shaman family and will be reborn as her daughter. Seon is doubtful about this story. She wants to prove that her mother’s chronic headache was not due to repudiation of serving Sea God. However, on the 49th day after mother’s death, Seon delivers a daughter and believes the baby is her mother. She disappears into the sea with her baby. (SIFF 2022)

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Hana, a factory worker who has just become an adult, cannot fully grasp such complicated terms such as “labor union” or “subcontract worker.” To her, the only thing that matters is earning enough money to support herself and her grandmother. (SIWFF 2023)

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Meet people who love films and even the cinema itself. Rewind and share the afterimages and memories of the cinema. (EIDFF 2022)

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Ina is visiting the theater with his grandfather. (Jeonju 2023)

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Sohhee wants to hide that she has a real sister from X. (JeonjuIFF 2023)

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Min-seok is a North Korean defector who defected a few years ago and works at a small fish farm in Gangwon Province. Min-seok goes out to the city again today to solve lunch, and accidentally encounters So-hee, who works from the Jumunjin military unit. (CISFF 2023)

Sara believes there is no love in his life because his name lacks the letter ‘O.’ One day, he receives a call from the police. (JeonjuIFF 2023)

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A man can’t stand alone due to the curse of X. He goes back to find X, but X doesn’t know the reason either. They both try to break this evil curse. Along the way, they reflect on their own love relationships. Will the man be able to stand up again? This comedy film adds an element of common situations that can occur in relationships, creating a slice-of-life comedy that allows viewers to reflect on their own love lives. (YEOM Jiho)

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During a scorching summer, Biin and Taeho are unable to participate in the pre-festival event at school. The film calmly discusses what adults can do for wandering children. The otherworldly atmosphere enhances the emotional depth of the work, and various elements such as directing, cinematography, art, and sound harmoniously come together, creating a highly polished masterpiece. (YEOM Jiho)

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