The Dream of Atlantis
2025
CHOI Youngmin,CHOI Eunkyoung,CHO Hyungrae | 2025 | AI, Experimental | Color | DCP | 13min (KE) World Premiere
TIME TABLE
SYNOPSIS
In the middle of the future Atlantic, Mark, an elderly marine archaeologist, embarks on his last expedition to find Atlantis, his lifelong dream. Ten years ago, Mark was ridiculed by academia for his hypothesis that "Atlantis has a dimensional gate connected to an alien civilization." Abandoned by his family and in despair, he discovers a broken female android, Aria, in a pile of garbage. Aria becomes Mark's research partner, identifies the location of Atlantis with her amazing analytical abilities, and together they embark on a deep-sea exploration. Finally, Mark discovers the magnificent Atlantis and the mysterious dimensional gate. Mark closes his eyes, moved by the sight. But in fact, it is revealed that everything was a beautiful illusion created by Aria for him.
DIRECTING INTENTION
The Dream of Atlantis seeks to raise profound questions about “truth, lies, and love” through the story of a scientist who has devoted his entire life to the pursuit of truth, and the artificial intelligence that strives to protect his final dream.
FESTIVAL & AWARDS
World Premiere
DIRECTOR
CHOI Youngmin
CHOI Eunkyoung
CHO Hyungrae
STAFF
Director CHOI Youngmin, CHOI Eunkyoung, CHO Hyungrae
Production KAFA (Korean Academy of Film Arts)
Screenwriter CHOI Youngmin, CHOI Eunkyoung, CHO Hyungrae
Cinematographer CHOI Youngmin
Editor CHOI Youngmin, CHOI Eunkyoung, CHO Hyungrae
Music PARK Seongmin
Sound Design Choi Eunkyoung
Cast HA Seungyeon, LEE Jaehwa