Simple Truth
South Korea | Korean, English | Film: 35min | DCP, UHD Video | Color+B&W
Logline
Following an old man who says he’s finally free from caring about anything, a young filmmaker explores how the loss of function can become liberation — capturing the moment when the act of seeing another turns into self-reflection.
Synopsis
An old man, no longer expected to “function” in society, says he feels free—because he no longer has to care about anything. A young filmmaker follows his quiet days, at first unable to understand his words. But through the lens, she begins to see that what we call “loss” may also be a form of “liberation.” This short documentary traces the fragile boundary between observation and empathy, capturing the simple truth of being. Ultimately, the camera becomes a mirror — revealing not only the old man’s world, but also the filmmaker’s own search for meaning.
Director LEE Hyeonji
- EBS Docuprime Cooking For You 2023, 5-episode international co-production documentary involving 5 countries / Assistant Director
- EBS Docuprime Face of Money 2024, 6-episode economic documentary / Assistant Director
- EBS Docuprime Wildlife History of the Korean Peninsula 2024, 4-episode nature
Producer LEE Hyeono
- EBS Docuprime – Nature Documentary Return 3-part series / Assistant Director
- EBS Docuprime – Wildlife History of the Korean Peninsula 4-part series / Freelance Producer, Co-Director of 3rd episode
- KBS IN-DEPTH 60 Minutes / VJ (Cameraman) / Since July 2024