Planet of Snail


1h 29m 2012

Brief Synopsis

When he was very young, Young-Chan lost his vision and hearing from a serious fever. He often refers to himself as a "snail" as he is forced to rely on his tactile senses to get around and communicate with others. Unable to speak, he always felt singled out from the world. But things change when he

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2012
Production Company
Cat&Docs ; Cinereach
Distribution Company
Cinema Guild, Inc. ; Cinema Guild, Inc. ; Dogwoof Pictures ; Kinosmith ; Kinosmith

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

Synopsis

When he was very young, Young-Chan lost his vision and hearing from a serious fever. He often refers to himself as a "snail" as he is forced to rely on his tactile senses to get around and communicate with others. Unable to speak, he always felt singled out from the world. But things change when he meets and marries Soon-Ho, who is also disabled. His relationship with her changes everything for him - he goes sleighing, swimming and even writes a script for a play, documenting his every experience.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2012
Production Company
Cat&Docs ; Cinereach
Distribution Company
Cinema Guild, Inc. ; Cinema Guild, Inc. ; Dogwoof Pictures ; Kinosmith ; Kinosmith

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States on Video February 12, 2013

Limited Release in United States July 25, 2012

Limited Release in United States July 25, 2012 (New York City)

Released in United States 2012

Released in United States 2012 (Sterling World Competition)

Released in United States on Video February 12, 2013

Released in United States 2012 (World Documentary Competition)