Viewfinder (2010 Film)
Viewfinder (Korean: 경; RR: Kyung) is a 2010 South Korean drama film written and directed by Kim Jeong. The film explores themes of connection and isolation through the lives of several individuals converging at a rest stop.
Plot
The narrative centers on a woman named Kyung, who begins a search for her younger sister, Hu-Kyung, 101 days after the death of their mother. The younger sister had previously disappeared 49 days following the same event. Kyung's search leads her to a rest stop in Namkang. During her ten-day stay, she encounters a variety of individuals, including an unemployed computer specialist named Chang, a journalist named Kim Park, a rest stop employee and internet blogger named Eun-Ah, and a man selling goods from his truck who is dealing with the recent departure of his wife. The film examines how these characters are simultaneously connected and disconnected from one another and the broader society.
Production and Release
The film was produced by Earl Jackson Jr. and Lee Won Jae, with cinematography by Park Ki-Yong. It had its world premiere in October 2009 at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival, where it was featured in the 'Korean Cinema Today - Vision' section. The film was released theatrically in South Korea on April 29, 2010, with distribution handled by KT&G Sangsangmadang. The total runtime of the film is 94 minutes.
Cast
- Yang Eun-Yong as Kyung
- Kong Ye-Ji as Hu-Kyung
- Lee Ho-Young as Chang
- Choi Hee-Jin as Kim Park
- Kim Tae-Hun
- Mun Ha-In