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Summer Sounds

Three generations of Youngseok’s family live together in a house. Even though his mentally ill grandmother’s time on this Earth is gradually running out, Youngseok is embarrassed by the way she behaves like a child in front of his friends despite her efforts to take care of him. The film displays the challenges of a family who live with a dementia patient, told from young Youngseok’s perspective. Dreamlike summer nights in the film evoke the innocence of childhood, and the gathering of dear friends and family.

22m2018

Korean

Crew and Cast

Storyline

Three generations of Youngseok’s family live together in a house. Even though his mentally ill grandmother’s time on this Earth is gradually running out, Youngseok is embarrassed by the way she behaves like a child in front of his friends despite her efforts to take care of him. The film displays the challenges of a family who live with a dementia patient, told from young Youngseok’s perspective. Dreamlike summer nights in the film evoke the innocence of childhood, and the gathering of dear friends and family.

  • Korea National University of Arts
  • Korean Film Council
  • Central Park Films

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Info

Original title
여름밤의 소리
Status
Released
Released
9 February 2018
Runtime
22m

Production

Director
Jung Min-hee
Writers
Jung Min-hee
Studios
Korea National University of Arts, Korean Film Council, Central Park Films
Countries
South Korea

Languages

Original
Korean
Spoken
Korean