My Family Portrait

Gajok Chosanghwa / Korea 2007 / 67min. Korean with English subtitles.
Director Young-Jo Kim / Producer Young-Jo Kim, Soo-Il Jeon

Spurred on by the loss of hair, Director Kim begins a journey of discovery into more than just his genetic make up. As he delves into his family origins, his investigations uncover more than he expects.

This charming family portrait deals with the complexity of relationships and how our perceptions impact our life story. Kim candidly shares with us his feelings, resentments and questions as he learns more about the enigma that is his family.

This autobiographical detective story also manages to discreetly reveal to its audience the implications involved in a Korean society opening itself up to the West.

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