Excellence Prize Awardee of K-Pitch Prime 2022
On the Wings of a Butterfly
Korea / 2024 / 88min / DCP / Color+B&W / Documentary / G
Synopsis
KO Ahra, a deaf dancer, navigates a world where hearing aids offer only a partial connection to sound. The nuances of speech remain beyond her grasp, and the music that fuels her dancing feels frustratingly distant. Despite these obstacles, KO Ahra embarks on a profound journey: motherhood. Haunted by childhood taunts in music class, she hasn't sung in twenty years. Yet, the birth of her child awakens a long-dormant desire. For the first time in two decades, Go Ara sings a lullaby. This simple act reignites her love for music, prompting her to explore new artistic territories and craft a soundscape that is uniquely her own.
Director HYUN Jinsik
A documentary filmmaker and musician, the director's journey into documentary filmmaking began through editing. His deep interest in disability and the arts naturally led him to create works featuring disabled artists, exploring the intersection of these themes. The director is committed to crafting cinematic documentaries that offer viewers a rich, immersive experience. Uniquely, he possesses comprehensive technical expertise, overseeing the entire production process from directing to cinematography, editing, sound mixing, and color grading. Notable works in his portfolio include Windy Coffee Road(2016) and Free My Soul, Free My Song(2019).
Producer: KIM Sia / Cinematography: HYUN Jinsik, LIM Sangil, MIN Dahong / Edit: HYUN Jinsik / Sound: HYUN Jinsik / Music: YOU Jongho / Cast: KO Ahra, LEE Wonwoo