Focus on Korea Program
Broken Dawn
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Starring Kang Ae-sim (Squid Game)
In the gentle hush of dawn, when the world rests, Young-ok, an old woman, drifts through quiet streets. She drives others’ cars home, seeking a friendly voice.
To calm her lonely heart, she wanders the night. But harsh words and silent glances greet her, her quiet voice slipping into the dark.
- Director
- Hae-0h Park
- Time
- 0:15:57
- Country
- South Korea
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2025
- Cast
- Kang Ae-shim, Choi Soo-in, Lee Tae-ri
Awards Nominations
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2026 – International Competition
Seoul International Extreme-Short Film Festival – Grand Prize
UNICA Korea International Film Festival – Bronze Award & Audience Award
Seoul Hangang International Film Festival – Excellence Award
Director
Hae-0h Park
Hae-oh Park is a Seoul-based filmmaker and PhD candidate in Film Studies at Dongguk University. His work explores human dignity, social marginalization, and emotional realism. His short film Broken Dawn has been selected for major international festivals, including Clermont-Ferrand.
Cast
Kang Ae-shim, Choi Soo-in, Lee Tae-ri
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| WITH HARAJUKU HALL | 2026.06.07 [Sun] 10:50-12:40 |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Screening | 2026.05.25 [Mon] - 2026.06.10 [Wed] |
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The film’s strength lies in its restrained storytelling and emotional subtlety. Through minimal dialogue, long takes, and carefully composed visuals, it creates an intimate atmosphere that allows the audience to experience the character’s inner world rather than simply observe it.