A Distant Place

A Distant Place

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Jin Woo, who resides on a sheep ranch in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, lives a quiet life with his daughter Seol. Ranch owner Joong Man and his daughter Moon Kyeong treat them as family. Soon after, Jin... More
1h59m South Korea 2020
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Tags
Gay Crush Coming-Out LGBTQ-Parent South-Korea Movies

Synopsis

Jin Woo, who resides on a sheep ranch in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, lives a quiet life with his daughter Seol. Ranch owner Joong Man and his daughter Moon Kyeong treat them as family. Soon after, Jin Woo's male friend Hyun Min arrives at the ranch, and reveals that the two have been long-time lovers. They dream of living happily with Seol in this peaceful place. However, with Jin Woo's twin sister Eun Young's visit, the conflict begins. In fact, Seol is Eun Young's daughter but Jin Woo has been raising her because Eun Young disappeared. Like the close-up scene of the sheep wool in the beginning, A Far Place is a story that is not noticed from afar but revealed when looked closely. The local folks, who seemed friendly and gentle, show their true colors, and become exclusive and discriminatory as they learn about the truth of the two men. Even the intentions of family members, who thought they knew each other well, feel like 'a far place.' Like Jin Woo's mind, the beautiful autumn landscape o f Gangwon-do turns into harsh winter, but the film believes there is still a ray of hope

Details

Country
South Korea
Language
Korean
Director
Park Kun-Young
Cast
Gilwoo Kang Kyung Hong
Awards & Selections
2021 L.A. Outfest Grand Jury Award: Outstanding International Narrative Feature, 2021Taiwan International Queer Film Festival, 2020 Jeonju International Film Festival
Review
A remarkably accomplished piece of storytelling.

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