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Deep Dive: I Bought a Time Machine (2020)

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I Bought a Time Machine
I Bought a Time Machine centers on Yeon Park, who orders a time machine from eBay as a birthday gift for her father. This act serves as a means for Yeon to uncover truths about her family's past, particularly through her father's private prints. The film presents a personal narrative that intertwines technology with familial communication. The documentary runs for 15 minutes and features a small cast including Youngore Park, Yeon Park, Park Yeon-woo, and Bokhyun Jeong. It emphasizes the role of technology as a necessary mediation for understanding and connecting with family memories.

Why Watch

  • Meet Yeon Park and her unique family story.
  • Find out how a time machine connects generations.
  • See how technology aids in family communication.

Did You Know

Yeon Park directed the film, released in 2020.
The film has a total duration of 15 minutes.
The cast includes four members: Youngore Park, Yeon Park, Park Yeon-woo, and Bokhyun Jeong.

Perfect For

Family dynamicsTime travel conceptsPersonal storytelling