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201822mSouth Korea

Summer Sounds

여름밤의 소리

Synopsis

Three generations of Youngseok’s family live together in a house. Even though his mentally ill grandmother’s time on this Earth is gradually running out, Youngseok is embarrassed by the way she behaves like a child in front of his friends despite her efforts to take care of him. The film displays the challenges of a family who live with a dementia patient, told from young Youngseok’s perspective. Dreamlike summer nights in the film evoke the innocence of childhood, and the gathering of dear friends and family.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

여름밤의 소리 Summer Sounds Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-16

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

The 44th Seoul Independent Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jung Min-hee
Screenplay & Story
Jung Min-hee
Original Score
So!YoON!
Original Title
여름밤의 소리
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
22m
Production Studios
Korea National University of Arts, Korean Film Council, Central Park Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jung Min-hee

Screenplay & Story

Jung Min-hee

Original Score & Music

So!YoON!

Director of Photography

Lee Kun-sol

Film Editing

Lee Pureundeul

Producers

Park Seong-ho

Department Leadership Roster

Jung Min-hee

Director

Jung Min-hee

Writer

Lee Kun-sol

Director of Photography

Lee Pureundeul

Editor

Park Seong-ho

Producer

Jeon Su-min

Production Design

So!YoON!

So!YoON!

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Summer Sounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Sounds

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Summer Sounds about?

Three generations of Youngseok’s family live together in a house. Even though his mentally ill grandmother’s time on this Earth is gradually running out, Youngseok is embarrassed by the way she behaves like a child in front of his friends despite her efforts to take care of him. The film displays the challenges of a family who live with a dementia patient, told from young Youngseok’s perspective. Dreamlike summer nights in the film evoke the innocence of childhood, and the gathering of dear friends and family.

Who directed Summer Sounds?

Summer Sounds was directed by Jung Min-hee.

Who stars in Summer Sounds?

The principal cast of Summer Sounds includes Gu Jun-woo, Park Jeong-sook, Lee Seong-gyu, Hwang Gyeong.

When was Summer Sounds released and how long is it?

Summer Sounds was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 22m.

Who composed the musical score for Summer Sounds?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer Sounds was composed by So!YoON!.