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[USA] "House of Hummingbird" Virtual Release

"House of Hummingbird" is a critically-acclaimed coming-of-age drama directed by Kim Bora and set in South Korea. Positioned against the backdrop of a rapidly expanding Seoul in 1994, a lonely 14-year-old Eun-hee moves through life like a hummingbird searching for a taste of sweetness wherever she may find it. Deprived of attention from her family, she roams the neighborhood with her best friend, attempts romantic relationships with both girls and boys alike and is sent to the hospital with an unclear diagnosis. When new teacher Yeong-ji arrives, she becomes the first adult Eun-hee feels really understands her.

The film was awarded Best International Narrative Feature at Tribeca Film Festival 2019 by a panel that included renowned actress Angela Bassett, along with two two other awards. In addition, the movie earned Grand Prix for Best Feature Film (Generation 14+ category) at Berlinale and the Audience Award at The Busan International Film Festival.

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"This is a beautifully raw, queer, and partially autobiographical coming-of-age story by director Kim Bora".

- Stefania Sarrubba, The Mary Sue

"A warm, complex and hopeful slice of teen life".

- Tomris Laffly, Hollywood Reporter

"Kim's film is a compassionate piece on interpersonal connection that'll touch your heart when it's at its most vulnerable".

- Andrew Bundy, The Playlist

"A sublime coming-of-age movie that lingers on the mind and heart".

- Hoai-Tran Bui, Slashfilm

"To see a film of this intimacy and humanism is an absolute revelation".

- Joshua Brunsting, CriterionCast

"The autobiographical script amplifies the travails and hopes of female adolescence through startlingly specific observations without the tinge of false nostalgia".

- Abby Sun, Film Comment

Winner: Best International Feature, Best Actress, Best Cinematography - Tribecal Film Festival

Wiinner: Grand Prix of the Generation 14plus International Jury - Berlin Film Festival

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"House of Hummingbird" is directed by Kim Bora, and features Park Ji-hu, Kim Sae-byuk, Jung In-gi, Lee Seung-yeon-I, Park Soo-yeon, Son Sang-yeon. Release date in Korea: 2019/08/29.

 

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