I was overcome with laughter when watching the independent film, "Saekhwadong" ("The Sex Film"), to be released on November 15. Created by director Kong Ja-kwan of "Click Films" - once famous for producing pornographic videos – it is based on his personal experiences, but is more of a coming-of-age story than actual pornography.
The movie starts with street interviews asking passers-by what they think of pornographic films. One woman replies, "Don't they get prostitutes for those things?" And an elderly lady curses, "Those dirty bastards". Most people would respond similarly.
Kong wants to show the mistakes porn filmmakers have made in the past. The story unfolds when a young man named Jin—gyu (played by Jo Jae-wan) dreams of becoming a movie director, but, due to financial difficulties, takes a job as an assistant director for a porn film called "All Nude Boy". He is insulted wherever he goes. Kong says the movie reflects reality. They are hard-pressed to find a filming location...|
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