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In 'Glittering Hands', director Lee-Kil Bora presents the lives of her deaf parents, Sang-kuk and Kyung-hee, who navigate their world with joy and determination. Sang-kuk, a furniture maker, exemplifies a positive spirit despite his deafness. Kyung-hee works at a sign language interpretation center, where her vibrant personality shines through. Their hearing daughter, Bora, reflects on her childhood, having moved eight times since her parents' marriage, which adds complexity to their family dynamics.
The film contrasts the worlds of silence and sound, particularly as Sang-kuk expresses a desire to move again, while Kyung-hee opposes this idea. This tension prompts Bora to examine the different ways her family communicates and connects, revealing deeper stories about identity and the essence of family relationships beyond verbal language.
Why Watch
- •Meet Sang-kuk, the talented deaf furniture maker.
- •See Kyung-hee's vibrant life at the interpretation center.
- •Find out how Bora navigates her family's unique dynamics.
Did You Know
•Sang-kuk is a skilled furniture maker despite being deaf.
•Kyung-hee works at a sign language interpretation center.
•Bora has moved eight times since her parents' marriage in 2015.
Perfect For
Deaf cultureFamily dynamicsSign language