"The Return" - Sewol documentary 세월호 다큐 (extract from "Crossroads")
The Return is a short excerpt from the feature documentary 'Crossroads'.
"크로스로드"는 2014년 4월 16일 304명의 사람들이 비극적으로 사망한 세월호 참사 이후, 한국의 끊임없이 변화하는 모습을 탐구합니다.
이 영화는 한국 근현대사를 둘러보고, 세월호의 생존자 이야기, 유가족, 활동가, 역사가 및 일반인 등 다양한 시각을 통해 사회의 변화를 전합니다.
한국이 이 역사의 기로에 어떻게 도달했는지, 그리고 어떤 선택이 남았는지에 대해 다룹니다.
분열이 심해지고 있는 세계에 세월호가 하나의 상징적인 등불이 될 수 있을 것이라고 믿습니다.
"Crossroads” explores the ever-changing face of South Korea since the Sewol ferry disaster that tragically killed 304 people, mainly high school children, in April 2014.
The film takes us on a journey through Korean modern history exploring the changes the country has gone through since April 16th, 2014.
It encompasses emotional re-enactment narrations from survivors, interviews with family members, activists, historians, and the general public, as we go in search of how Korea came to yet another crossroad in its history.
Will the raising of the sunken Sewol ferry reveal the truth about the accident, hidden for so long?
Can the families finally put their loved ones to rest, and allow themselves time to grieve after their endless struggles and never-ending battles with an ever oppressive government intent on hiding the facts? Can the new Sewol generation alter the destiny of South Korea and bring about much-needed reform after the impeachment of the President? Will the Chaebols continue to rule? Will the silent majority continue to hold sway over a young, fresh and vibrant generation, all of whom are fighting for change in what appears to be a dysfunctional system?
At a time in the world where people feel so divided can what is happening in South Korea provide a beacon of hope for others around the world?
Written and directed by Neil P George
Original music by Levi Patel