Director: Byun Young Joo
Runtime: 98 minutes
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean with English subtitles
Rating: NC16 (Some nudity)

Synopsis
One of the most acclaimed Korean documentaries, The Murmuring is the first film in director Byun Young-joo’s trilogy on the past and present lives of Korean women who were forced to work in Japanese military brothels during WWII. It portrays their struggle to overcome the sense of shame that had been planted in them and reinforced by an unsympathetic public. Instead of allowing this neglected part of Korean history to fade away, they lead weekly protests outside the Japanese embassy to push for a formal apology and compensation from the Japanese government. Over the years, Byun’s films have significantly aided these efforts. This, her first feature, was also the first local documentary to acquire a major theatrical release in Korea.

To Note:
– All film screenings are held at Oldham Theatre, National Archives of Singapore.
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