Cicada
매미소리
“A beautiful sound that connects a family”
Synopsis
Duk-bae is a seasoned Dasiraegi performer who puts on a stage play-like ritual that ushers the dead into the next life and comforts the bereaved family. His estranged daughter Su-nam comes back home with her child Flower when she hears of her grandmother’s passing after leaving Jindo 20 years ago. Flower is initially scared of her grandfather, but Duk-bae soon opens his heart to the little girl. Su-nam’s trauma kicks in whenever she hears cicadas' crying that she heard when she witnessed her mother committing suicide as a child. Finally, Duk-bae begins the last Dasiraegi of his life to save Su-nam who has been driven to the cliff of life without any hope.
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#BIFF2020 Korean Cinema Today Panorama - CICADA / 한국영화의 오늘 파노라마 - 매미소리
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Chung-ryoul
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Chung-ryoul
- Original Title
- 매미소리
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Jayuro Pictures, Dreamfact Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Chung-ryoul
Lee Chung-ryoul
Department Leadership Roster
Yun Jin-seon
Costume Design
Lee Chung-ryoul
Director
Lee Chung-ryoul
Writer
Kim Jin-young
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cicada
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What is Cicada about?
Duk-bae is a seasoned Dasiraegi performer who puts on a stage play-like ritual that ushers the dead into the next life and comforts the bereaved family. His estranged daughter Su-nam comes back home with her child Flower when she hears of her grandmother’s passing after leaving Jindo 20 years ago. Flower is initially scared of her grandfather, but Duk-bae soon opens his heart to the little girl. Su-nam’s trauma kicks in whenever she hears cicadas' crying that she heard when she witnessed her mother committing suicide as a child. Finally, Duk-bae begins the last Dasiraegi of his life to save Su-nam who has been driven to the cliff of life without any hope.
Who directed Cicada?
Cicada was directed by Lee Chung-ryoul.
Who stars in Cicada?
The principal cast of Cicada includes Lee Yang-hee, Joo Bo-bi, Seo Yeon-woo, Heo Jin, Song Yong-sik.
When was Cicada released and how long is it?
Cicada was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.