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A Distant Place

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Jin-woo, a sheep rancher in Hwacheon, is leading a quiet life with his daughter. One day, Jin-woo's lover visits them from the city. Soon after that, his younger brother, who diseappeared years ago, suddenly appears and Jin-woo's quiet life changes.

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William Stottor Loud and Clear Reviews 07/18/2024
3.5/5
Visually ravishing and exquisitely detailed, A Distant Place observes a deep, beautiful love knocked down by society and its horrific bigotry. Go to Full Review
Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 04/16/2023
6
Has some issues with the writing and characterization, and on occasion, the solutions Park has picked seem somewhat too easy. However, the comments about rural life, discrimination and family are well communicated, while visually the film is stunning Go to Full Review
Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 08/04/2021
4.5/5
It's a remarkably accomplished piece of storytelling. Go to Full Review
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Synopsis Jin-woo, a sheep rancher in Hwacheon, is leading a quiet life with his daughter. One day, Jin-woo's lover visits them from the city. Soon after that, his younger brother, who diseappeared years ago, suddenly appears and Jin-woo's quiet life changes.
Director
Park Kun-young
Producer
Woo-jin Jang, Kim Young-jin
Screenwriter
Park Kun-young
Production Co
Bomnae Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Korean
Runtime
1h 59m