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Deep Dive: Troublers (2017)

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Troublers
The film features a lesbian filmmaker in South Korea who faces hostility and hatred directed at LGBTQ individuals. It presents the struggles of marginalized communities during a time of increased discrimination. The filmmaker's encounters with Lee Muk, a 70-year-old Korean known as 'Mr. Pants', and a Japanese lesbian couple, Ten and Non, provide personal insights into the lives affected by societal prejudice. As the film unfolds, it reveals the growing phenomenon of 'witch-hunting' against LGBTQ people in Korea. The filmmaker captures the true faces of those who harbor hatred, contrasting their actions with the lives of those they target. This narrative emphasizes the precarious existence of LGBTQ individuals in a hostile environment.

Why Watch

  • Meet Lee Muk, a 70-year-old Korean LGBTQ figure.
  • Find out about Ten and Non's lives post-3/11.
  • See the impact of hatred on LGBTQ communities in Korea.

Did You Know

Lee Muk is a 70-year-old Korean known as 'Mr. Pants'.
The film features a Japanese lesbian couple, Ten and Non, after the 3/11 disaster.
The documentary runs for 99 minutes.

Perfect For

LGBTQ rightsSouth Korean cultureJapanese lesbian stories