The Urban Suite
A historic residential district within the ancient Seoul city walls, Gyonam-dong embodies South Korea's transformation from the pre-Japanese Occupation era to the modern democratization. The Urban Suite's four distinct narratives serve as a meditation on the passage of time and its effects on people and places as experienced by two foreign directors who frequent this district, which is currently under demolition as part of a redevelopment project.
- Runtime
- 13m
- Released
- 2014
Details
Release year: 2014
Storyline
A historic residential district within the ancient Seoul city walls, Gyonam-dong embodies South Korea's transformation from the pre-Japanese Occupation era to the modern democratization. The Urban Suite's four distinct narratives serve as a meditation on the passage of time and its effects on people and places as experienced by two foreign directors who frequent this district, which is currently under demolition as part of a redevelopment project.
Top credits
- Forest Ian Etsler — Photographer
- Hyae-Kyoung Lee — Flower Lady
- Kyoug-Lim Moon — Kyoung-Lim
- SĂ©bastien Simon