Moving On
dir. Yoon Dan-bi · 2020
Finding a sense of belonging and connection can transform our feelings about change and new environments.
Ok-ju feels out of place in her grandfather's house during a summer vacation, grappling with the changes in her family dynamic as her aunt moves in amidst a divorce. Watching this film is like stepping into a sun-drenched afternoon where every moment is tinged with the bittersweetness of growing up and finding one's place within a family.
During a summer vacation, Ok-ju and Dong-ju move into their grandpa's house. While Dong-ju adapts to his new home, Ok-ju feels awkward about this new environment. Once their soon-to-be-divorced aunt also moves in, and as Ok-ju spends time with her family, the house and her grandpa start to grow on her.
Talking points
- the impact of family on personal identity
- the nuances of childhood adaptation
- the role of environment in emotional development
