Screening Humanity

In a rural village in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, live Mr. Hunkil, known as “Beethoven,” and Ms. Hyeja, who calls herself a “primitive angler.” About 10 years ago, Hunkil moved in with his parents and became a farmer. His wife, Hyeja, is busy lovingly caring for her in-laws...

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Mr. Beethoven Hoongil and Mrs. Hyeja live in a rural village in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do. Hyeja takes care of her husband and lovingly looks after her in-laws, too. The next day, Hyeja is injured while doing face sculpting with a handcart, and Hoongil steps in to help his wife. After finishing work …

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In a rural village in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do, Mr. Beethoven Hoon-gil and Mrs. Hye-ja live together. Before their second son’s military enlistment, they hold a farewell party, where Hoon-gil suddenly starts acting childish. One day, Hye-ja gets a phone call that makes it impossible for her to hold back her tears.

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In a rural village in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, live Mr. Beethoven Hoongil and Ms. Hyeja. Mr. Hoongil used to be an art teacher. He shares a drink with his students and eases his workload. Meanwhile, in Ms. Hyeja’s busy workshop, the soup pot burns when a staff member is briefly distracted...

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Mr. Beethoven Hoon-gil and Mrs. Hye-ja live in a rural village in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do. Hye-ja has decided to hold a tasting for close relatives. At the end of her busy day, a letter arrives for her second son, Chang-jun, who is in training. The next day, as the spring breeze blows gently,... the …

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In the densely packed neighborhood at the foot of Bongraesan Mountain in Yeondo, Busan, lives a rather unusual family. South African Mr. Gabriel, Busan native Ji Eun, and their three cheerful boys are the main characters. Even though their home has neither a TV nor a smartphone, the three brothers are always happy when they sing.

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A South African father and a Korean mother from Busan have been living in Korea for 10 years, and sweet Trine rarely gets the chance to take her first break in life on an extraordinary family outing. Her mother-in-law, also known as “우렁각시,” impresses her son-in-law with her housework skills. Just a …

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The “Happy House” members chat by video with a family from South Africa, and despite spending more time at home, the three siblings have no shortage of things to talk about. After a while, the “Happy House” members take a trip to a quiet place to eat kimbap.

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Love blooms again today at the “Happy House” of a South African father and a Busan mother. The three brothers find themselves in an awkward situation and visit relatives in Gimcheon. The good son-in-law has even won over his father-in-law, who strongly opposed the marriage before the wedding. For …

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In the “Happy House” of a South African father and a Busan-born mother, love blooms again today amid the laughter of their three children, each with a unique personality. The family visits their relatives in Gyeongju, and the more often they see the good son-in-law, the more fond of him they …

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For five years, 52-year-old Hong Hyunpyo has gone squid fishing in Donghae. After traveling to many places, he eventually returned home to live alone with his mother, 89-year-old Kim Bokja, who will soon turn 90. Hyunpyo had put aside his dream of becoming a singer because of the pressures of life …

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A new trot singer, Hong Hyunpyo, catches squid in his hometown. Five years ago, he injured his back in a traffic accident and couldn’t get treatment in time, so he still suffers from pain. Before Hyunpyo came home, his mother and his fifth-oldest brother and his wife visited the family, and they …

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At the 70th birthday celebration of an acquaintance’s parents, Hyunpyo returned to the stage after a long absence. After a successful performance, Hyunpyo had a busy evening, even working part-time at a barbecue restaurant. The next day, Hyunpyo woke up too late to leave for squid fishing and ultimately missed the departure time.

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Hyunpyo went through many hardships from a young age before finally settling in his hometown of Donghae. He enjoys a quiet daily routine with his mother. Before recording a new song, Hyunpyo visits the composer he hasn’t worked on an album with in a long time and devotes himself to practice. One …

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A cheerful meal and Hyunpyo’s singing contest mark the end of a happy moment with his brothers, which flew by in a flash.... The quiet routine between Hyunpyo and his mother returns. Hyunpyo once again spends a busy day taking care of his broken mouth and his stomach.

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Deep in the Baekdudaegan Mountains, in the remote village of Udu-ryeong, a married couple is celebrating their tenth spring together. The couple are Kim Bohong (67) and Jeong Hyeonsun (62). Early in the morning, they climb the mountain behind their home and pick the flowers of the ginger root …

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Deep in the forests of the Baekdudaegan Mountains, in the remote region of Udu-ryeong, lives a couple welcoming their tenth spring together. The couple are Kim Bohong (67) and Jeong Hyeonsun (62). Early in the morning, they climb the mountain behind their home and pick the flowers of the ginger …

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Mr. Bohong brought wood for his wife. Mr. Hyunseon is delighted with the precious Sondam... Today, people passionate about farming are coming to learn how to make fermented foods. Mr. Hyunseon takes an authoritative approach to teaching, like a real tiger instructor. After a long time, his daughter visits with her family.

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When Dathne’s family leaves, Bohong can’t sit still and keeps gathering all kinds of things for them. Hyonsoon worries that her husband will feel lonely as he says goodbye to his daughter, so she jokes around to lift his spirits. The couple picked spring greens together and now plans to cook a …

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The long night spent alone is over, and Bo Hong has been busy since morning. There’s a lot to do before his wife comes back. He goes to the workshop to sort wood and also prepares a lovingly made meal just for Hyun Seon, when...

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“Yi Ok-soon, 63, and Choi Sang-do, 68, are known as Jeollabuk-do’s best goat farmers.” The couple is famous for their goat farm. Four years ago, they moved from Seoul to Namwon, where they had no connections, simply because of the goats. They feed the goats, milk them, provide grain, and divide up …

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The death of Omsa’s goat leaves Oksun and Sangdo unsettled. They focus on their work and devote themselves to it. Meanwhile, Sangdo helps the neighbors with their work. The couple spends another busy day as usual. A few days later, Sangdo’s sister and her husband, who live in Gwangju, visit the goat farm...

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Oksoon and Sangdo are busy again today. Their son Kyuman also helps with the work, taking care of dividing up the goat pens. The couple even thoroughly cleans the yard. Sangdo loads the piled-up trash onto a truck and drives to a secondhand-goods dealer. After getting a good amount for the used …

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Early in the morning, Oksoon leaves her cabin. Soodo and Kiwan try to take care of the goats, but they’re not very good at it... Without Oksoon, the work isn’t as easy as they expected. After a tiring morning, Soodo and Kiwan satisfy their hunger with the kimchi fried rice Soodo made. A few days …

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On his way to run an errand, Sungdo comes back, saying it’s almost lunchtime. Oksoon gives him an earful. In the end, Oksoon goes with him. A few days later, the couple lovingly visits the market for the first time in a long while. They even buy Sillutteok, one of Sungdo’s favorite foods, and have …

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