Archaeology of love

Feature Competition

LEE Wanmin | 2022 | Fiction | Color | DCP | 167min 28sec (E)

SYNOPSIS

Youngsil and Inseek become lovers in 8 hours. Inseek is certain that Youngsil is a free spirit. Anxious Inseek makes Youngsil promise that their love will be forever, whatever happens. Youngsil tries to keep the promise, even after their breakup. 8 years later, Youngsil likes Udo, but is unable to do anything.

DIRECTING INTENTION

“Anthropocene” is a terminology proposed to specify the geological epoch of which significant human impact was made on Earth’s geology and ecosystems. As such, the film intends to look into a certain “love-cene” of a woman archaeologist, based on her image scrutinizing the layers of earth revealed before her.

FESTIVAL & AWARDS

2022 Jeonju International Film Festival
2022 SEOUL International Women's Film Festival
2022 Jeju Women's Film Festival

DIRECTOR
LEE Wanmin

LEE Wanmin

2009 Sang
2010 Mock or Die
2016 Jamsil

STAFF

Director LEE Wanmin
Producer HA Minho
Screenwriter LEE Wanmin
Cinematographer KIM Jihyun
Lighting KANG Donggun
Editor LEE Yeonjung
Music LEE Minhwi
Cast OK Jayeon, HAN Kiyoon