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Home Ground covers the history of the LGBTQ+ community in South Korea, focusing on significant locations and events. It begins with 'Chanel' in Myeong-dong during the 1970s, a hideout for Butches and Femmes, and transitions to the opening of Korea's first lesbian bar, Lesbos, in 1996. The film captures the evolution of queer spaces and community gatherings, particularly in Sinchon, where queer teens congregated in the early 2000s.
The narrative centers around Myung-woo, who managed Lesbos and continues to protect the bar two decades later. As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the bar's patronage, the film questions whether she can maintain this vital space for the community. The documentary provides a historical context while addressing contemporary challenges faced by LGBTQ+ venues in South Korea.
Why Watch
- •Meet Myung-woo, the guardian of Lesbos bar.
- •Find out about Korea's first lesbian bar, Lesbos.
- •See the impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ spaces.
Did You Know
•'Chanel' in Myeong-dong served as a secret hideout in the 1970s.
•Lesbos, Korea's first lesbian bar, opened in 1996.
•Queer teens gathered in a small park in Sinchon in the early 2000s.
•Myung-woo has been guarding Lesbos for over 20 years.
Perfect For
LGBTQ+ historySouth Korean cultureBar community stories