Synopsis

Just before a dreaded music class where singing is a common punishment, Hanseul realizes she forgot to bring her recorder. Terrified of having to sing in front of the whole class, she rushes home to get it, but due to her urinary incontinence, she starts to wet herself along the way. A film by director Lim Ji-seon, who also co-directed (2021).

Program Note

Hanseul, a sensitive high school girl suffering from urinary incontinence, realizes just before the terrifying music class—where singing is used as a punishment—that she has forgotten her recorder. The small, shameful moments of adolescence, when one wishes to remain invisible, are universally relatable. , directed by Lim Ji-seon, who co-directed , captures subtle emotional shifts through awkward and clumsy scenarios, grounded in sharp realism. Her distinctive directorial style, rare in Korean cinema for its unique sensitivity, raises anticipation for her future works. (Choi Eun-young) änsel:>

Director

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  • Lim Ji-seon
  • Born in 1992. Currently studying film at the Korea National University of Arts. Directed the short film (2017), and co-directed the independent feature film (2021), which won the Grand Prize at the Jeonju International Film Festival, was invited to the International Film Festival Rotterdam, and gained much attention upon its release in 2022. Her 2024 film was produced with support from the Korean Film Council. änsel:>