Dolphin (film)
2023 South Korean film
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Dolphin (Korean: 돌핀) is a 2023 South Korean drama film written, directed and co-edited by Bae Du-ri in her directorial debut. It stars Kwon Yu-ri, Gil Hae-yeon, Hyun Woo-seok, Sim Hee-seop and Park Mi-hyun. It was selected as Bae Du-ri's graduation project at the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), as part of the academy's 2021 feature-length production program.[3] The film had its world premiere in Korean Cinema section at 24th Jeonju International Film Festival on April 28, 2023.[4][5] It was released theatrically in South Korea on March 13, 2024.[6][7]
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| Hangul | 돌핀 |
| RR | Dolpin |
| MR | Tolp'in |
| Directed by | Bae Du-ri |
| Written by | Bae Du-ri |
| Produced by | Joh Keun-shik Jo Seong-won Na Kyeong-chan Noh Il-hwan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kim Him-chan |
| Edited by | Bae Du-ri Kim Hye-kyeong |
| Music by | Michael Wonyoung Choi |
Production company | Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA)[1] |
| Distributed by | Mano Entertainment Inc. (South Korea) Finecut Co., Ltd. (International) |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$42,047[2] |
Plot
Na-young (Kwon Yu-ri), a 30-year-old local newspaper reporter who grew up in a beautiful small seaside village in Seocheon, prioritizes her family and friends. On the other hand, her mother, Jeong-ok (Gil Hae-yeon), intends to sell their beloved house full of memories, but her younger brother, Seong-woon (Hyun Woo-seok) insists on going to Seoul. While Na-young attempts to embrace the changes, Mi-sook (Park Mi-hyun) introduces her to bowling, and she gradually spends more time at the bowling alley. Along with that, she is developing feelings for Hae-soo (Sim Hee-seop), a man from Seoul who has recently relocated to Seocheon.
Cast
- Kwon Yu-ri as Na-young[8]
- Gil Hae-yeon as Jeong-ok[8]
- Hyun Woo-seok as Seong-woon[8]
- Sim Hee-seop as Hae-soo[8]
- Park Mi-hyun as Mi-sook[8]
Release
On April 28, 2023, the film would have its worldwide premiere at the 24th Jeonju International Film Festival in the Korean Cinema section.[5]
The film was selected for screening at 11th Muju Film Festival held from 2 to 6 June 2023.[9] The film was also premiered in 'Focus (Fókusz)' category at 16th Korean Film Festival in Hungary on 16 October 2023.[10] It was selected for screening in 'Festival Choice' category at 49th Seoul Independent Film Festival on 2 December 2023.[11] It was shown in the 'International Spotlight Feature Narrative' section at 27th Vancouver Asian Film Festival, held from November 2 to 12, 2023.[12] Dolphin premiered in theaters in South Korea on March 13, 2024,[7] in Taiwan on March 29 and in Hong Kong on July 6, 2024.[13][14]
The film is distributed internationally by Finecut,[5] in Taiwan by Creative Century Entertainment[15] and in Hong Kong by Pink Flame Studio.[14]