Fading Hopes

Director/Producer KANG Hojun | Korea | Film 70min, TV 50min | 2K | Color

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Logline

A documentary follows the life of a contract director, depicting his happiness, anxieties, and uncertainty about the future. The narrative takes a turn with the struggle of PD Lee Jae-hak, who tragically commits suicide after a legal battle. This event prompts an exploration of the realities and societal issues faced by contract workers.

Synopsis

A documentary follows the life of a contract director, depicting his happiness, anxieties, and uncertainty about the future. The narrative takes a turn with the struggle of PD Lee Jae-hak, who tragically commits suicide after a legal battle. This event prompts an exploration of the realities and societal issues faced by contract workers.

Director's Statement

The life and confessions of a 28-year veteran independent PD, who is both a director and the father of an 11-year-old son, reveal the fundamental severity of the issues faced by non-regular workers in the broadcasting industry. Through candid interviews with the director himself, fellow directors, and contract staff, the documentary exposes the harsh realities of the Korean broadcasting industry. Furthermore, it aims to raise awareness about the problems encountered by those employed as contract workers and to foster social dialogue in search of solutions.

Kang Hojun has produced and directed television programs and movies for over 25 years. In 2001, he directed Mother and Son (family reunion), which won him a special prize at the 6th Berlin Intl. Folklore Film Festival. In 2016, he directed the film Farming Boys which was invited to the Busan Intl. Film Festival. School of Rock directed in 2020 was broadcast on NHK world's Inside Lens, was invited to the Helsinki Intl. Educational Film Festival in 2021.

Director/Producer  KANG Hojun