In Taste of Grapes, the director weaves a tender yet raw portrait of childhood, where curiosity, resentment, and the unspoken complexities of family love are brought to life through the eyes of young Ingyu. Inspired by his own experiences growing up with a father who drank, the filmmaker explores the bittersweet moments that define our... Continue Reading →
In Gold Medal, director Kyungjin Song brings an intimate lens to the universal complexities of family bonds. Through nuanced storytelling and a touch of real-life inspiration, the film unravels the delicate dance of gratitude and the unspoken emotions that often linger between parent and child. With a heartfelt yet realistic approach, Gold Medal invites us... Continue Reading →
In a cinematic dance of duality, Yoonji and Jungju—the visionary co-directors behind Self-Portrait—bring their distinct creative energies into perfect balance. In this intimate collaboration, they navigated the complexities of emotional weight and self-discovery, weaving a narrative that challenges us to pause, reflect, and truly hear the whispers of our inner voice. Together, they crafted a... Continue Reading →
Nakyeong Song, the visionary director behind Survival Kit, artfully blends personal narrative with a background in animated films to explore the emotional weight we carry. Her debut film is a poetic meditation on burdens, freedom, and the quiet power of shared human connections, inviting viewers to reflect on the delicate balance between holding on and... Continue Reading →
Dodam Kim, a director with a background in theater acting, brings a thoughtful and reflective approach to his debut film Keep Roll. Drawing on personal experiences and intense discussions about the significance of process versus result, Kim infuses his work with themes of perseverance and self-reflection. His unique perspective, shaped by both acting and directing,... Continue Reading →
We had an insightful conversation with Taegyun Noh, the creative force behind Return, which begins streaming on Terafty on September 19th. He spoke about his journey from acting to directing, revealing how he infuses emotion and depth into his films. With Return starting to make waves, Taegyun is a filmmaker to watch in Korea. You... Continue Reading →
The purpose of this article is to shed light on the reasoning behind our adaptation efforts for Your Voice, the winner of the 1st Terafty Korean Short Film Scenario Contest. To begin with, part of the reason we chose Your Voice as the winner of the 1st edition of our contest and therefore for a... Continue Reading →
Korean cinema has been making waves in the international film scene for years. While Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook are undoubtedly two of the most well-known Korean film directors, there are many other talented filmmakers who are worth exploring. In this post, we'll introduce you to 5 hidden gems - directors who may not have... Continue Reading →
Kim Eun-sook is a name that's synonymous with some of the most iconic and binge-worthy South Korean television dramas of the last decade. From "Lovers in Paris" to "The Glory," her writing has captured the hearts of audiences around the world and made couch potatoes out of all of us. In this blog post, we... Continue Reading →
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