Bardo
바르도
Synopsis
During the period of mourning lasting 49 days after her mother’s death, Seon is told that her mother was actually a daughter of a shaman family and will be reborn as her daughter. Seon is doubtful about this story. She wants to prove that her mother’s chronic headache was not due to repudiation of serving Sea God. However, on the 49th day after mother’s death, Seon delivers a daughter and believes the baby is her mother. She disappears into the sea with her baby.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jung Ji-hyun
- Screenplay & Story
- Jung Ji-hyun
- Original Score
- eobchae
- Original Title
- 바르도
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Korea National University of Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jung Ji-hyun
Jung Ji-hyun
eobchae
Jeong Tae-wan
Jung Ji-hyun
Department Leadership Roster
Jung Ji-hyun
Director
Jung Ji-hyun
Writer
Jung Ji-hyun
Editor
Jeong Tae-wan
Director of Photography
eobchae
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bardo
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What is Bardo about?
During the period of mourning lasting 49 days after her mother’s death, Seon is told that her mother was actually a daughter of a shaman family and will be reborn as her daughter. Seon is doubtful about this story. She wants to prove that her mother’s chronic headache was not due to repudiation of serving Sea God. However, on the 49th day after mother’s death, Seon delivers a daughter and believes the baby is her mother. She disappears into the sea with her baby.
Who directed Bardo?
Bardo was directed by Jung Ji-hyun.
Who stars in Bardo?
The principal cast of Bardo includes Kim soo-ah, Shim So-young.
When was Bardo released and how long is it?
Bardo was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Bardo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bardo was composed by eobchae.