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2012101 minGdocumentary

Mother

2012101 minGdocumentary

Lee So-sun, an elderly woman in Changshin-dong, reflects on her son Jeon Tae-il's death while young artists Baek Dae-hyun and Hong Seung-hee interpret their shared pain.

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Lee So-sun, an elderly woman in Changshin-dong, reflects on her son Jeon Tae-il's death while young artists Baek Dae-hyun and Hong Seung-hee interpret their shared pain.

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Tae Jun-seekdirector

Jeon Tae-samcast

Baek Dae-hyuncast

Hong Seung-yicast

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Lee So-sun, an elderly woman in Changshin-dong, carries the weight of loss after her son, Jeon Tae-il, died. She empathizes with her neighbors, sharing in their struggles. Young artists Baek Dae-hyun and Hong Seung-hee interpret the pain experienced by Lee So-sun and her son through their performances. The documentary reflects on Lee So-sun's life and the message she leaves behind, as seen through the eyes of these artists.

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