Spirits’ Homecoming depicts the abduction and suffering of Korean girls forced into sexual slavery during the Pacific War, interweaving wartime trauma with the present-day lives of survivors. The narrative seeks release from unresolved grief and historical denial through a shamanistic ritual. LKL’s review is informed by a Q&A and panel session with the director. [Read More]
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Spirits’ Homecoming (귀향, 2016) review: trauma, memory and the search for closure
Spirits’ Homecoming splits its timeline between the 40s and modern day to shine a light on the ordeal faced by young girls forced into military sexual slavery and the trauma they have suffered. An ultimately uplifting story that speaks of the closure and peace so desperately needed by these blameless women [Read More]
Awaiting (민우씨 오는 날, 2014) review: love, memory and national division
Set in the context of families divided by the Korean War, Kang Je-gyu’s short ‘Awaiting’ is a touching, affecting story of aging, separation and yearning within a life put on hold for love. At just 26 minutes in duration, it is easily as worthy of attention, discussion and indeed acclaim as any feature-length drama. [Read More]