Synopsis
Omija returns to her hometown of Mungyeong for the first time in four years after moving to Seoul. As she prepares for her graduation photography exhibition, she comes back to capture scenes of her hometown—but finds herself dissatisfied with the results and begins to struggle.
Program Note
A woman arrives in a rural village dragging her suitcase, reconnecting with the hometown scenery, her grandmother, and friends she had forgotten after many years in Seoul. Oh! Mija offers a refreshing omija ade, a symbol of rest and comfort, to modern city dwellers trapped in the grey forest of buildings and monotonous routines. Filmed in Mungyeong, this film awakens appreciation for life's precious things and inspires the strength to begin anew. "The most precious and beautiful things are found closest to us." Intuitive dialogue is woven seamlessly into the film's tone and message. (Ho Jun Lee)