The Mutation
사랑의 탄생
“One suitcase. Two strangers. A road to connection.”
Synopsis
A native Korean man, born to Korean parents as a Black individual, and a lesbian woman still holding onto memories of her ex-lover embark on a journey together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shin Su-won
- Screenplay & Story
- Shin Su-won, Kim Hee-jin
- Original Title
- 사랑의 탄생
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- JUNE Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shin Su-won
Shin Su-won, Kim Hee-jin
Yun Ji-woon
Woo Hee-jeong
Francis C.K. Lim, Shin Su-won, Lee Sun-young
Department Leadership Roster
Shin Su-won
Director
Shin Su-won
Writer
Francis C.K. Lim
Producer
Lee Sun-young
Producer
Yun Ji-woon
Director of Photography
Shin Woo-jung
Production Design
Woo Hee-jeong
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mutation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mutation about?
A native Korean man, born to Korean parents as a Black individual, and a lesbian woman still holding onto memories of her ex-lover embark on a journey together.
Who directed The Mutation?
The Mutation was directed by Shin Su-won.
Who stars in The Mutation?
The principal cast of The Mutation includes Han Hyun-min, Lee Zoo-young, Lee Jung-eun.
When was The Mutation released and how long is it?
The Mutation was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Is The Mutation based on a book or true story?
The Mutation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kim Hee-jin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mutation?
The Mutation holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.