Hibernation

2024

New Choice Shorts

KIM Woo-seok | 2024 | Animation | Color | DCP | 10min (E)

TIME TABLE
11.30(토) 24:00-29:22 CGV Apgujeong CINEMA 4 E, 15
12.1(일) 13:00-14:30 CGV Apgujeong CINEMA 3 GV, 15
12.2(월) 12:40-14:10 CGV Cheongdam Cinecity CINEMA 3(Comport) 15
12.5(목) 20:00-21:30 CGV Apgujeong CINEMA 2 GV, 15
SYNOPSIS

Bear Ung and Raccoon Young are colleagues who joined the company at the same time. Every year, all employees go on hibernation leave during the winter. However, at some point, Raccoon Young stops taking hibernation leave and becomes entirely focused on work. Bear Ung doesn't understand Young's behavior, but starts to feel conflicted as he sees Young rapidly climbing the corporate ladder. Gradually, the workplace atmosphere shifts towards not taking hibernation leave. Eventually, Ung decides to give up his hibernation leave and continues working, only to find himself becoming increasingly exhausted and worn out.

DIRECTING INTENTION

In today's world, we enjoy abundance thanks to technological advancements. However, amidst this abundance, humans face social issues and stress in their daily lives. This short animation aims to convey these challenges from the perspective of animals. The struggles and experiences of Bear Ung and Raccoon Young as they work through the winter are very similar to the problems we face in our everyday lives. Through their story, the audience can empathize and find comfort. This is also a story about the gradual lack of rest and peace of mind in an increasingly competitive society.

FESTIVAL & AWARDS

2024 제20회 서울인디애니페스트

DIRECTOR
KIM Woo-seok

KIM Woo-seok

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STAFF

Director KIM Woo-seok
Producer CHOE Yeongjun KANG Woo
Screenwriter KIM Woo-seok
Music LEE Dongsoo, LEE Gippum