1247
Synopsis
A sanjo gayageum has twelve strings while a harp has forty-seven. Gayageum musician Joo Bora and harpist Lee Gihwa form a duo with the aim of bridging East and West through the two traditional string instruments. In the wake of COVID-19, they prepare for their first performance together, taking a step closer to each other and gaining a deeper understanding of the differences between their musical instruments. They learn to appreciate emptiness, and then interpret it through the act of artistic giving.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Song Woo-jin
- Screenplay & Story
- Song Woo-jin, Jung Ji-hye
- Original Score
- Sung Hwa-jung
- Original Title
- 1247
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Song Woo-jin
Song Woo-jin, Jung Ji-hye
Sung Hwa-jung
Seo Heung-seok
Song Eui-hwan
Song Woo-jin
Department Leadership Roster
Song Woo-jin
Director
Song Woo-jin
Writer
Jung Ji-hye
Writer
Seo Heung-seok
Director of Photography
Song Eui-hwan
Editor
Sung Hwa-jung
Original Music Composer
Song Woo-jin
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 1247.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1247
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1247 about?
A sanjo gayageum has twelve strings while a harp has forty-seven. Gayageum musician Joo Bora and harpist Lee Gihwa form a duo with the aim of bridging East and West through the two traditional string instruments. In the wake of COVID-19, they prepare for their first performance together, taking a step closer to each other and gaining a deeper understanding of the differences between their musical instruments. They learn to appreciate emptiness, and then interpret it through the act of artistic giving.
Who directed 1247?
1247 was directed by Song Woo-jin.
Who stars in 1247?
The principal cast of 1247 includes Jung Ae-ri, Kihwa, Jubora.
When was 1247 released and how long is it?
1247 was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for 1247?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1247 was composed by Sung Hwa-jung.