A Cheonggyecheon Dog

A Cheonggyecheon Dog

2008 · 61 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

A trans person is contemplating on the "New Seoul" rising from the "Old and ugly Seoul" while strolling along a river, Cheonggyecheon River in the middle of downtown Seoul, where they meet a talking dog. The two start talking and the dog guides the stranger through a weird multidimensional world. The male side of their personality sees Seoul one way and the female side sees something complete different.

Directed by Kim Kyung-mook · Written by Kim Kyung-mook

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