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Time to Be Strong

Himeul nael sigan
dir. Sun Namkoong
South Korea 2024, 99’
subtitles: Polish and English

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Polish premiere
Audiodescription screenings
Theatrical Screenings
Su 16 Nov, 18:00
Kinoteka 3
Kinoteka 3
Tu 18 Nov, 20:45
Kinoteka 2
Kinoteka 2
Film also presented during the festival showcase in Poznań (20–23.11)
Film also presented during the festival showcase in Łódź (13–16 Nov).
Online Availability
12 Nov, 10:00 – 30 Nov
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Credits
South Korea 2024
Duration: 99’
director: Sun Namkoong
screenplay: Sun Namkoong
cinematography: Sun-Hyuk Kim
editing: Kyoung-Yoon Choi
music: Byul.org
cast: Sung-Eun Choi, Woo-Seok Hyun, Seo-Yoon Ha
producer: Sang-Hyuk Kim
production: National Human Rights Commission of Korea, Before We Die
language: Korean
colouration: colour
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Film description

Three young people arrive on the beautiful Jeju Island, a popular destination among Korean tourists. They appear to be ordinary twenty-somethings on a trip, but they share an unusual past they are reluctant to talk about. Not long ago, they were part of the K-pop industry, dreaming of becoming major stars, but now they are struggling with trauma and are unsure of their future. Spending time together away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, and encountering the local residents offers them a chance to heal and rediscover themselves. Will they be able to seize this opportunity?

“Time to Be Strong” is the strongest proof that low-budget cinema in Korea is in excellent shape. The difficult and important subject of the toxicity of show business is handled with great sensitivity by the director. Sun is not interested in cheap sensationalism. By focusing on her fragile characters, she reveals what they have been through, questioning whether they will find the strength to return to a healthy life. The film won three awards at the Jeonju Film Festival (including the Grand Prix), and these accolades are thoroughly deserved.

text:
Marcin Krasnowolski

Sun Namkoong

Born in Seoul, Sun Namkoong studied architecture at Seoul National University and film at the Korea National University of Arts. She wrote and directed the feature film “Ten Months” as well as several critically acclaimed short films.

Filmography:

2021 Sib-gae-wol / Ten Months

2024 Czas się ogarnąć / Himeul nael sigan / Time to Be Strong

2025 Gobaekeui yeoksa / Love Untangled

Festival guests

Sun Namkoong

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