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For the first time in four years, a daughter returns to Daegu, South Korea, determined to end the domestic conflict that haunted her childhood. They have been hurting each other for years, never having learned to live harmoniously. Despite their efforts to find peace, the scars of the past remain unresolved. Through conversations with her parents, she uncovers a pattern of domestic violence deeply rooted in her family’s history. In the end, she realizes that only she can break this cycle.

Director: Huiju Park

Huiju Park is a South Korean documentary filmmaker based in London, whose work deeply explores the intersection of personal experience and broader societal issues. Her films are inspired by her close connection to the world around her, with a strong focus on feminism. Huiju often appears as a character within her own documentaries, blending her own narrative with those of her subjects to create a dialogue between her films and the audience. This style has become her hallmark, allowing her to craft films that offer a mirror to society. After years of making personal documentaries, she started extending the courage and resilience she found in her own experiences to empower new voices and perspectives.