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Title: 20
Runtime: 10 min
Country: Korea
Director: Kary Hyunjeong Rho
Placement: Honorable Mention
Competition: June, 2024
Synopsis: “20” is a captivating film that explores the enchanting world of lucid dreams, unraveling tales of hope, love, and despair amidst serene landscapes where shadows dance gracefully. Against the backdrop of insomnia, the film seamlessly blends a sleepless night’s story with a multilingual poem.
As the mind rebels against the ticking clock, dreams find refuge in the beauty of languages, creating a space where time loses control. The sleepless mind transforms into a canvas for lucid dreams, taking viewers on a journey through vivid visions and a whirlwind of emotions.
At its core, the narrative features a goldfish navigating inked oceans in a dream, accompanied by a lingering melody that echoes a silent love’s profound ache.
The film’s story delves into the depths where darkness weaves intricate patterns, and midnight inks spread like leaves. “20” invites audiences on a cinematic journey, encouraging reflection on subconscious mysteries. Here, the boundaries between hope and despair, love and loss, flow like the midnight sea, elusive as the specters gracefully dancing in quiet realms where shadows come to life.