JEONJU Intl. Film Festival

Focus: KAFA40

LOVE FEE for last month

HONG Seokjae

Korea 2012 11min DCP Color Fiction G

Schedule

Code	Date	Time	Theater	Info	Ticket
328	2023. 04. 30	14:00	CGV Jeonjugosa 7	KE18GV	Ticket Wish
703	2023. 05. 04	11:00	CGV Jeonjugosa 5	KE18	Ticket Wish
922	2023. 05. 06	13:30	MEGABOX Jeonju Gaeksa 3	KE18	Ticket Wish

Overview

Won-sang finds out his ‘love fee’ has been withdrawn from his account, even though he had reported his breakup. The counselor says he can get a refund after a check-up only if he sees his ex at least once. So, he reluctantly goes to see Min-jeong.

Review

The concept of a ‘love fee’ imposed on those with a loving heart brings attention to the challenges faced by the N-Po generation—a new term for the generation of people who have given up on numerous things in Korea. In the film, the protagonist Won-sang uses the love fee as an excuse to visit his ex-lover Minjung, which raises concerns about stalking. While the film’s development may feel awkward and uncomfortable, it effectively reveals lingering emotions between the two characters. Still, it doesn’t feel pleasant to see how remaining feelings are valued in monetary terms. (RYU Su-dong)

CREDIT

DirectorHONG Seokjae
ProducerLEE Byeongsam
ScreenplayHONG Seokjae

CinematographyCHO Hyuntae
EditorHONG Seokjae
SoundIM Jeongeop

CastYU Wonsang, JOO Mikyung, CHO Seulye

FILM SOURCE

KAFA ㅣ kafa@kofic.or.kr

DIRECTOR

HONG Seokjae

He majored in directing at KAFA (29th graduate class). In 2015, he made his feature debut with Socialphobia. He directed short films including Election (2010), LOVE FEE for last month, Keep Quite (2011). He was also an actor in Um Taehwa’s short film Heart Vibrator (2011).

🌟coming of age/youth💘love/dating/romance🕴️comedy/humor/black comedy