Synopsis

A love letter to all unknown musicians in the world from an indie band from Tongyeong, located at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula. It’s okay if you don’t know! It’s okay to be wrong! The origin story of an indie band in the seaside town of Tongyeong. A baker, a bookstore owner, a restaurant owner, and a dog lover live busy lives in the beautiful seaside town of Tongyeong. ‘Listening to Us is Your Duty’ is a band they created by chance. Although they never officially learned music, they created one song after another that is unique and different. Far away from the Korean music industry which is full of harsh competition, these amateur musicians find a new world. Listening to the songs written by those who live in Tongyeong is... your duty!

Program Note

The band's name is "Listening to Us is Your Duty." It seems to imply that they're not responsible for the quality of their music and performance—so listeners are on their own. The members of this band, based in Tongyeong, make a living doing jobs unrelated to music. They've been playing together for quite some time simply because they enjoy writing songs, playing, and performing as a band. What started as a hobby has evolved; as they've done more shows and written more original songs, the line between amateur and professional has blurred. You could say they now feel a greater sense of responsibility towards their band and their music. This documentary captures the happiness that comes from stepping away from the societal pressures of conventional values and responsibilities, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Tongyeong's landscapes. (Huh Nam-woong)

Director

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  • Yoochoi Neulsaem
  • Yoochoi Neulsaem spent his childhood in the South Sea of Korea, his adolescence in Jiri Mountain, and his youth in Seoul. He has worked at an independent film theater Indiespace, a social economy marketplace Neuljang, a travel school Roadscola, and an island village film festival. He created a documentary trilogy about raveling around the world, A Trip to South Korea-People of Life,(2011), The Road Song(2013), and Earth Vagabond(2021). He also created Sun of Labor(2009), The Story of the Demolished People in Yongsan(2011), and The Siberia Traversing Diary of a Family from Tongyeong(2017).

Ticket Booking Guidelines

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Program Schedule

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