Synopsis

The boy is trapped in an inner world filled with withered plants. The self from his childhood, despised by others like a bug, hated himself, and the wound turned into a shadow that tormented his present self. In the end, the boy accepts both his past and present selves, stepping into the world. Spring comes to him as well.

Director's Comment

I wanted to metaphorically express the process of the protagonist, who hated himself, embracing his sense of self and stepping into the world through "plants" and "bugs”.

Staff

Animation KIM Yebin

Music 123

Detailed description

The boy walks toward the spring in a way that touches my heart. This masterful work is notable for its compelling direction and acting. 

LEE Jonghoon 

The viewer loses track of time while being absorbed in the fine, beautiful artwork and the symbols portraying a lonely inner world. 

CHUNG Huibin 

The emotion and direction work together in an explosive spectacle, giving us animated action that is outstandingly directed.

CHOI Hee-seung