The Liu Institute's film series Voicing Intergenerational Trauma in Postwar Korea and Japan through Contemporary Cinema presents the film Little Forest (2018), based on the Japanese manga series by Igarashi Daisuke, followed by a Q&A session with the film's director, Yim Soon-rye.
About the Film
A heartwarming tale of self-discovery as a young woman, disillusioned with life in the city, returns to her rural hometown. As she reconnects with nature, old friends, and family traditions, she rediscovers the simple joys of life and learns valuable lessons about self-sufficiency and happiness. The film’s beautiful cinematography and comforting atmosphere make it a must-watch for those seeking solace.
103 minutes | Rated PG-13
Directed by Yim Soon-rye
Named one of the 11 Best Films of the Year by the Korean Association of Film Critics
Korean with English subtitles
Tickets
Tickets are $4-7 for the general public and are free for ND, SMC, HC, and IUSB students. Contact the box office at 574-631-2800 or visit performingarts.nd.edu.
About the Director
Yim Soon-rye (born January 1, 1961) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. She is considered one of the few leading female auteurs of Korean New Wave cinema and a key figure of the cine-feminist movement in South Korea. Yim Soon-rye is most known for making films that focus on South Korean society, most notably women’s empowerment and women in film. Yim continued to focus on women in male-dominated spaces in her third feature film, Forever the Moment (2008), which won the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Film and the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Film, and explores social issues such as discrimination, job insecurity, debt, infertility, and divorce. Yim’s recent films include Whistle Blower (2014) and Little Forest (2018), which deviate from big-budget blockbusters in their personal stories and narratives.
About the Series
This event is part of the film series Voicing Intergenerational Trauma in Postwar Korea and Japan through Contemporary Cinema. The series was organized by Amanda Kennell, assistant professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Cecilia Kim, assistant professor of Film, Television, & Theatre, and Paul Lee, PhD student in sociology and peace studies.
Sponsors
Sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good.