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202591 minPGdocumentary

Danggol

202591 minPGdocumentary

A woman encounters multiple shamans and a musician while researching Jindo shamanism on an island, leading to unexpected family revelations.

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A woman encounters multiple shamans and a musician while researching Jindo shamanism on an island, leading to unexpected family revelations.

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Hong Tae-sundirector

Lee Ja-eun

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On Jindo Island, a woman seeks information for her doctoral degree. She meets various figures, including a hereditary shaman and a musician, to learn about Jindo shamanism. As she experiences nightmares and visions of ghosts, she discovers a shaman in her own family. Tensions arise from a troubled history between her maternal grandmother and the shaman's maternal grandmother. The narrative reveals unexpected connections and family secrets. The documentary runs for 91 minutes and was released in 2025.

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