A Bee and a Silkworm
비밀의 화원
Synopsis
Retired botanist Dongho lives alone, tending to his greenhouse. He cares for wild bees, makes seed bombs, and struggles to preserve the alpine plants he brought down from Mt. Baekdu a decade ago. One day, he encounters twelve-year-old Bom, who visits his yard in search of mulberry leaves for the silkworms Bom is raising. As a bond is cultivated between them, Bom suddenly disappears, leaving only a note and a silkworm kit behind. After waiting a few days, Dong-ho sets out with a sense of foreboding to find Bom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Seoul International Eco Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Sung-hwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Sung-hwan
- Original Title
- 비밀의 화원
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- MediaNamu, Studio Highfive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Sung-hwan
Kim Sung-hwan
Son Yeon-ji
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Sung-hwan
Director
Kim Sung-hwan
Writer
Son Yeon-ji
Editor
Lee Hee-jeong
Production Design
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What is A Bee and a Silkworm about?
Retired botanist Dongho lives alone, tending to his greenhouse. He cares for wild bees, makes seed bombs, and struggles to preserve the alpine plants he brought down from Mt. Baekdu a decade ago. One day, he encounters twelve-year-old Bom, who visits his yard in search of mulberry leaves for the silkworms Bom is raising. As a bond is cultivated between them, Bom suddenly disappears, leaving only a note and a silkworm kit behind. After waiting a few days, Dong-ho sets out with a sense of foreboding to find Bom.
Who directed A Bee and a Silkworm?
A Bee and a Silkworm was directed by Kim Sung-hwan.
Who stars in A Bee and a Silkworm?
The principal cast of A Bee and a Silkworm includes Park Jeong-hak, Choi Na-rin.
When was A Bee and a Silkworm released and how long is it?
A Bee and a Silkworm was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.