Synopsis

​ Mr. A, an architect who collects materials from his clients' lives to build houses that resemble them, has given up architecture after a tragic accident. One day, an old woman comes to his house. She brings out a fish scene that A and his wife made many years ago and asks him to build her a house. The architect is hesitant, but as he thinks back on the beautiful memories he and his wife had together, he decides to build the old woman's house. As the architect revisits her life in order to build her home, he is forced to face his own pain once again... Will A be able to complete his long-unfinished house?

Program Note

​ Have you ever pondered the ideal dwelling where you would want to spend the entirety of your life? If not, the proposition put forth by Architect A is bound to captivate you. This film embraces architecture that celebrates the future by honoring the past. It begins with an elderly woman commissioning a new space from a retired architect, resulting in an animated masterpiece that crafts a haven for cherished memories. Through this healing journey, Architect A offers immense satisfaction both visually and aurally, creating an enriching audiovisual experience. (Nam Sunwoo)

Director

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  • Lee Jonghoon
  • In 2005, Lee Jonghoon entered the animation department of Korea Animation High School and started studying animation in earnest. In 2007, he entered the K-ARTS animation department and learned in-depth about the process of animation. He participated in the establishment of VCRWORS in 2015 and has since been actively producing animation.