The Island

First, do not go outside the house. Second, take a pill and go to bed when it gets dark. Third, do not even try to touch the locked door.Jae-jun lived under three rules set by his father all his life. He begins to break the rules one by one as he reaches puberty.

Directed by Jungho Lee

Director’s Bio: Born in 1998 in Seoul, South Korea. He graduated from Korea National University of Arts with a major in film. He has directed several short films.

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