Bug
벌레
Synopsis
Hana, who works as a labourer in a food processing plant, toils hard in keeping with the company’s motto: “Just keep working.” After finishing a gruelling day’s work, she returns home to the small apartment where her grandmother is sleeping. Even though the house is cramped and dark and has mould growing on the walls, it seems to be the only thing that matters to Hana. Bug is a short film that examines the harsh economic reality facing the younger generation of today and uses fantasy as a device to comment on their circumstances.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Seoul International Women's Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Myoung Se-jin
- Screenplay & Story
- Myoung Se-jin
- Original Title
- 벌레
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Myoung Se-jin
Myoung Se-jin
Kim Dong-ik
Department Leadership Roster
Myoung Se-jin
Director
Myoung Se-jin
Writer
Kim Dong-ik
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bug
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What is Bug about?
Hana, who works as a labourer in a food processing plant, toils hard in keeping with the company’s motto: “Just keep working.” After finishing a gruelling day’s work, she returns home to the small apartment where her grandmother is sleeping. Even though the house is cramped and dark and has mould growing on the walls, it seems to be the only thing that matters to Hana. Bug is a short film that examines the harsh economic reality facing the younger generation of today and uses fantasy as a device to comment on their circumstances.
Who directed Bug?
Bug was directed by Myoung Se-jin.
Who stars in Bug?
The principal cast of Bug includes Jung Yi-ju, Kim Joon-bum, Choi Sol-hee.
When was Bug released and how long is it?
Bug was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 22m.