Winter in Sokcho (film)
| Winter in Sokcho | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Koya Kamura |
| Written by | Koya Kamura Stéphane Ly-Cuong |
| Based on | Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin |
| Produced by | Fabrice Préel-Cléach Yoon-Seok Nam |
| Starring | Bella Kim Roschdy Zem |
| Cinematography | Élodie Tahtane |
| Edited by | Antoine Flandre |
| Music by | Delphine Malausséna |
Production companies | Offshore Keystone Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Languages | Korean French |
Winter in Sokcho (French: Hiver à Sokcho) is a French drama film, directed by Koya Kamura and released in 2024.[1] Adapted from the novel of the same title by Elisa Shua Dusapin, the film stars Bella Kim as Sooha, a young woman working at a guest house in Sokcho, South Korea, whose routines in life are disrupted when French tourist Kerrand (Roschdy Zem) comes to town, triggering Sooha's memories of her own estranged French father.[2]
Cast
- Bella Kim as Sooha
- Roschdy Zem as Yan Kerrand
- Park Mi-Hyeon as Sooha's Mother
- Ryu Tae-Ho as Mr. Park
- Gong Doyu as Joon-oh
- Choi Hwan-i
- Jung Kyung-Soon as the aunt
Release
The film premiered in the Platform Prize program at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.[3] It was subsequently screened in the New Directors program at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival.[4]
The film will compete at the 8th Malaysia International Film Festival in competition section in July 2025.[5]
Reception and awards
Koya Kamura won Best Director award at Bergamo Film Meeting 2025.[6]
At the 2025 Galway Film Fleadh, the film won the World Cinema competition.[7]
References
- ^ Callum McLennan, "Koya Kamura’s Toronto Premiere ‘Winter in Sokcho’: A Dance Between Art and Isolation". Variety, 4 September 2024.
- ^ Fabien Lemercier, "Review: Winter in Sokcho". Cineuropa, 9 September 2024.
- ^ Anthony D'Alessandro, "Atom Egoyan, Hur Jin-ho & Jane Schoenbrun To Preside Over TIFF Platform Jury; Sidebar Unveiled". Deadline Hollywood, 23 July 2024.
- ^ Ellie Calnan, "San Sebastian festival unveils 2024 New Directors selection". Screen Daily, 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Film Lineup 2025". Malaysia International Film Festival. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ De Marco, Camillo (2025-03-18). "Gina is the winner of the Bergamo Film Meeting". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ^ Mona Tabbara, "Brendan Canty’s ‘Christy’ wins best Irish film at Galway Film Fleadh 2025". Screen Daily, July 14, 2025.