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In the rural town of Hanul-ri, an elderly farmer in his 80s reflects on aging and companionship while tending to his 40-year-old cow.
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In the rural town of Hanul-ri, an elderly farmer in his 80s tends to his 40-year-old cow, a loyal companion throughout his life. Set against the backdrop of North Gyeongsang Province, "Old Partner" captures their daily routines and the bond they share. The film documents the farmer's interactions with his wife and the rhythms of rural life, reflecting on aging and companionship. Directed by Lee Chung-ryoul, it became the highest grossing independent film in Korean history, attracting over 2.93 million viewers.
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- Meet the 80-year-old farmer and his 40-year-old cow.
- See the highest grossing independent film in Korean history.
- Find out why it won multiple awards at film festivals.
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- Old Partner attracted over 2.93 million viewers in South Korea.
- It won the Audience Award at the 2008 Seoul Independent Film Festival.
- Lee Chung-ryoul became the first independent director to win Best New Director at the Baeksang Arts Awards in 2009.
- The film won Best International Documentary at the 2009 Italian Environmental Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Old Partner?
Old Partner was directed by Lee Chung-ryoul.
What record did Old Partner set in Korean film history?
Old Partner set the record for the highest grossing independent film in Korean film history, attracting over 2.93 million viewers.
Which awards did Old Partner win?
Old Partner won the PIFF Mecenat Award at the 2008 Pusan International Film Festival and the Audience Award at the Korean Independent Film Awards.
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