Jesa
Eight minutes reconstruct traditional Korean funerary rites to address intergenerational trauma and its effects on family intimacy.
Synopsis
Eight minutes reconstruct traditional Korean funerary rites to address intergenerational trauma and its effects on family intimacy.
Synopsis
A traditional Korean funeral rite unfolds as the filmmaker reflects on the death of their grandfather. Jesa, released in 2023, runs for eight minutes and focuses on intergenerational trauma within families. It reconstructs rituals while incorporating song and personal stories. The film addresses the impacts of colonization and post-war memory on family dynamics. Through these elements, it questions how families cope with shared trauma and maintain connections across generations.
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