STILLE LIV / THE QUIET MIGRATION

Carl, 19, lives a quiet life in the Danish countryside with his adoptive parents, who expect him to take over the family farm one day, continuing their traditions. But Carl begins to feel the pull of two worlds – “home“ plus his native homeland, South Korea – and the day is fast approaching when he will have to choose.

MALENA ČOI / MALENE CHOI

Malene Choi (1973) was adopted from South Korea and grew up in Denmark. In 2005, she graduated from the National Film School of Denmark’s documentary programme. Her debut feature The Return (2018) had its world premiere in Bright Future at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, where it received the Special Mention. Later, it has been screened at several festivals around the world, winning the FIPRESCI Prize - Special Mention at the Göteborg Film Festival and the Best Film Award at the Valladolid International Film Festival.

 

Reveiws:

A subtle film, with a modest approach, with an intriguing coming-of-age story.

Allan Hunter, Screendaily

 

Malene Choi manages to say a lot in very few words.

Marta Bałaga, Cineuropa