Waiting Sunrise
Local Cinema
HWANG Ji-eun,IM Zi seon,IM Ho-kyoung | 2022 | Fiction | Color | DCP | 12min (K)
SYNOPSIS
Do-hyeon had been invited to Cannes International Film Festival with a short film, and even had a retrospective with the short films he appeared in, making him a “star” in the independent filmmaking scene. But that was ten years ago. Recently, due to the COVID19 pandemic, there are not many films being made, and there are no casting calls either looking for Do-hyeon. Do-hyeon feels miserable and helpless as if he has the corona blue. Do-hyeon goes to stay with his younger sister, an artist living at an artist residency in Jeju Island. Do-hyeon wanders around looking for a way to express himself and his world.
DIRECTING INTENTION
[Overcoming corona blue as a filmmaker]
During the pandemic, with the closure of theatres, and the failures of films to be made, there were many filmmakers who lost their social status as ‘filmmakers.’ Many were not sure if they could ‘overcome’ the uncertain reality. However, it was obvious that one had to endure the time. Do-hyeon hopes to see the sun rise over the sea horizon but is not sure if the day will be today.
[Fake Documentary: How Do-hyeon, the actor, waits for the sunrise]
The cameraman lifts the camera and asks questions to Do-hyeon, the actor who has the corona blues.
FESTIVAL & AWARDS
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DIRECTOR

HWANG Ji-eun
2016 A small, Good Thing
2021 A letter

IM Zi seon
2016 Mumbling Gum
2020 Butterfly Dream
2021 Hikikomori

IM Ho-kyoung
2009 ACT OF LIFE
STAFF
Director HWANG Ji-eun, IM Zi seon, IM Ho-kyoung
Screenwriter HWANG Ji-eun, IM Zi seon, IM Ho-kyoung
Cinematographer IM Zi seon
Editor IM Zi seon
Sound Wonder Bird
Cast IM Ho-kyoung, HWANG Ji-eun, IM Zi seon