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Old Partner is a South Korean documentary directed by Lee Chung-ryoul, set in the rural town of Hanul-ri, Bonghwa County. The film centers on the bond between an elderly farmer in his 80s and his 40-year-old cow. It captures their daily lives and the emotional connection they share, reflecting themes of companionship and the passage of time.
The film runs for 78 minutes and is presented in Korean. It gained significant attention in South Korea, attracting over 2.93 million viewers, making it the highest grossing independent film in Korean cinema history. The documentary received multiple awards, including the Audience Award at the Korean Independent Film Awards and the Best New Director award for Lee Chung-ryoul at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
Why Watch
- •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.
Did You Know
•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.
Perfect For
Animal companionshipKorean cinema fansDocumentary enthusiasts