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Dolphin (2023)

Dolphin poster
Original title
돌핀
Directed by
Bae Du-ri
Genre
drama
Country
South Korea
Runtime
1h 30m
Rated
IIA
Rating
5.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A woman in her twenties navigates relationships and everyday life. She finds unexpected connection with people around her as she seeks a direction for her future.

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What happens

Dolphin (Korean: 돌핀) is a 2023 South Korean drama film written, directed and co-edited by Bae Du-ri in her directorial debut. It stars Kwon Yu-ri, Gil Hae-yeon, Hyun Woo-seok, Sim Hee-seop and Park Mi-hyun. It was selected as Bae Du-ri's graduation project at the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), as part of the academy's 2021 feature-length production program. The film had its world premiere in Korean Cinema section at 24th Jeonju International Film Festival on April 28, 2023. It was released theatrically in South Korea on March 13, 2024. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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