An extended version of the historical action film about a legendary warrior fighting for independence during the British colonial era. The film offers more depth and detail into Awang's life and struggles.
At night, in an old kitchen somewhere in the countryside, four young women work on and recite a text for a casting to each other. The roles seem to mix. After a while, some of them disappear to make room for older men who talk, act and leave. Then, the deafening ring of a meat tenderizer against flesh. And it all starts again.
After graduating, Zhang Xinrui returned to her hometown to work. She remembered a promise she made to the male protagonist Hu Conan when she was a child.
The daughter, an aspiring actress turned insurance planner, dreams of running a café with her mother in their hometown of Jeju Island. As they contemplate signing up for dementia insurance for her mother, who is beginning to show signs of the condition, an unexpected delivery from the past arrives, prompting her mother to embark on a journey back in time to meet with old friends.
Sol Sikat is a young man burdened with a brain tumor and a bleak outlook on life. Haunted by loss and impending mortality, Sol lives in a state of weary resignation. Gabi Sinag is Sol’s opposite – a vibrant soul who radiates optimism despite her tumor diagnosis. Gabi’s spirit refuses to be extinguished by the reality of her illness, as she chases every chance for joy and dreams of a normal life.
The hands that save us, may one day drown us. Black Rose is a dark love story, following two characters, Goddess & Thomas. After meeting they cause a major turning point in one another's lives. Through their passionate obsession, we witness their lives intertwine and subsequently dismantle, reminding us that love can be the darkest, yet most beautiful experience in life.
In the turmoil of the Jeju 4.3 incident, Jeju Island witnessed the loss of an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 lives, with women constituting a significant yet often unrecognized proportion of the victims. This documentary illuminates the once-shrouded experiences of these women, led by a dedicated Jeju 4.3 researcher.