©The Lion doesn’t cry
<Synopsis>
In the mountainous region of Gangwon-do on South Korea’s eastern coast, wildfires, both small and large, recur year after year. In the spring of 2023, a wildfire that broke out in Gyeongpo, Gangneung, razed 551 homes to the ground in a few hours. This film tells the story of one family who lost their home in that fire.
After the fire, the family of three moves to a village where their ‘Auntie’ lives. In this strange place, their days are filled with worry, emotional scars, and an uncertain future. The mother struggles with insomnia, while the father tries to adapt, learning the ropes at Auntie’s diner. Their young son, who has just started elementary school, begins to weave a story in his mind—a little tale born of mixed emotions and lingering anxiety.
<Staff>
“LEE Min-yeop
PAIK Chae-hyeon
KIM Su-hyeon
CHOI Yong-rak
LEE Bo-ram”
<movie information>
Year of Production:2025
Running Time:22min
Country/Region:Korea
Language of Dialogue:Korean
Subtitle Language:English
Film Rating:General (All Ages)
