Festival


1h 46m 1996

Brief Synopsis

Family bonds and ancient traditions are threatened when a successful Korean novelist performs the role of chief mourner at the funeral of his senile, 87-year-old mother.

Film Details

Also Known As
Chukje
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1996
Location
Cholla Province, South Korea

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

Synopsis

Family bonds and ancient traditions are threatened when a successful Korean novelist performs the role of chief mourner at the funeral of his senile, 87-year-old mother.

Film Details

Also Known As
Chukje
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1996
Location
Cholla Province, South Korea

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 2, 1996

Shown at Asian American International Film Festival July 18-27 & August 1-7 & August 9-10, 1997.

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Forum) February 10-20, 2005.

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (International Forum of Young Cinema) February 13-24, 1997.

Shown at Pesaro International Festival of New Cinema June 13-21, 1997.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 29 - February 9, 1997.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival April 24 - May 8, 1997.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 4-20, 1996.

35mm

color

Dolby (Spectral Recording)

Released in United States Winter January 2, 1996