Jiseul

You huddle in a cave to escape Jeju Island's brutal military crackdown. But the soldiers hunt everywhere, smoke fills the tunnels. O Muel's patient camera creates a funereal atmosphere. The film lingers on those caught between history and horror.

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Jiseul was released in 2013 (KO original-language production), with a runtime of 108 minutes.