한 바람 (One Wind)
Boston, Massachusetts | Film Short
Family, Drama
On a family trip to South Korea, Juna, a young American girl, is abruptly left in the lone care of her grandmother in the countryside. The two slowly form a fragile bond, beyond generational and language barriers.
한 바람 (One Wind)
Boston, Massachusetts | Film Short
Family, Drama
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On a family trip to South Korea, Juna, a young American girl, is abruptly left in the lone care of her grandmother in the countryside. The two slowly form a fragile bond, beyond generational and language barriers.
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Mission Statement
The Story
Set in the summer of 2012, 한 바람, follows the story of Juna (준아) and Halmeoni (할머니) against the beautiful backdrop of rural South Korea. Sprawling rice fields stretch underneath the green mountains in front of Halmeoni’s farm. Juna, left alone with her Grandmother, questions herself, feeling foreign to her own culture. Both being stubborn souls, the two butt heads, eventually leading to Juna running away. Lost in the middle of nowhere, Juna collapses in a field, full of emotion. Her grandmother abandons her tough, unconcerned demeanor as she desperately searches for Juna.
Uniquely set in South Korea, 한 바람, shows a perspective often unexplored of how children of immigrants fit into their “homeland.” The film is a story of resilience for those who find themselves caught in between. Neither fitting in one place or another, Juna’s experience calls into question of where we call home. A poetic perspective into how fractured maternal lineage manifests itself into a generational arc of healing, through the emotional landscape of young Juna.
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Director's Statement
Having grown up as a child of Korean immigrants in rural Missouri, I have always felt like an outsider to my home and my own culture. The summers I spent on my grandparent’s farm in South Korea in my childhood were the rare times I felt truly at home. I always felt I was not American enough even though I was born and raised here and certainly not Korean enough. My relationship with my grandparents always made me feel at home. This film is about home. How does one consider their home in a place they have never lived?
I aim to show the dichotomous experiences of young Juna and Halmeoni united in one story that transcends generational and cultural differences. Portraying the resilience of youth that is often forgotten, I juxtapose Juna and Halmeoni’s characters against each other to show the spectrum of nuance that life offers. To have a sense of belonging is a universal need– humanity depends on it. Where we belong, however, is typically based in our identity, whether it be how others view us or how we view ourselves. The importance of truly knowing all aspects of ourselves is why I am making this story. Regardless of our identity, we seek to find a place of solace beyond our physical surroundings but in our hearts.
But Juna and Halmeoni's story can only be told through the help of your support. Your financial donations will allow our international student production find means of travel, transportation, food, and housing. Additionally, this campaign will help us fund our film equipment and submissions to various film festivals. As a token of our gratitude, we are happy to share all of our wonderful incentives, which include (but aren't limited to) personalized messages and family recipes. We hope that as you support Juna and Halmeoni's story, you'll find personal comfort and healing in our exploration of home.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Transportation and Lodging
Costs $1,000
Help us transport all of our cast, crew, and equipment to the beautiful countryside of Korea!
Equipment Rental
Costs $3,000
Help us rent cameras, lights, and sound equipment to film this movie!
Feed us!
Costs $1,000
Oh boy! No one likes to be hungry ☹️. Instead let's give our cast and crew hearty meals! Help us in craft services!
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About This Team
Writer/Director/Producer - Joan Ahrim Kwon is a Korean American artist studying at Emerson College as a Media Arts Production major with a minor in Anthropology and Sociology. Growing up as a child of immigrants alongside grazing cows and sprawling fields of corn in rural Missouri, she is drawn to stories that bare what it means to be human at the threshold of blended cultures. Having interned at Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells Media, she currently serves on the Board of Emerson Asian Americans in Alliance (A.S.I.A.) and has collaborated on over 20 film productions, including her recent short Rendezvous filmed in Paris. She is the Development Director at DIVERSO, a film non-profit organization funded by Warner Bros
Producer - JiKang Kim is a video creator and camera operator based in South Korea, currently pursuing a degree in Broadcasting Technology at Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts. He is an active member of the camera team at the university’s broadcasting station, DBS, where he has gained experience in live broadcasting and production filming. He is proficient in operating professional equipment, including gimbals, drones, jibs, and dolly cameras. He has also contributed to the production of programs for DIMA TV, a cable broadcaster, gaining hands-on experience in shooting content for terrestrial television distribution, serving as a camera operator, managing both gimbal and primary camera work.
Producer - Myungjin Grace Joung is a first generation Korean-American student currently studying English and Film & Media Studies as a double major in the Honors program at the University of California, Irvine. As an aspiring director and screenwriter, she is interested in narratives centered around belonging, healing, and diasporic experiences. Blending her love for film, English, and teaching, Grace currently mentors first year students as a Resident Advisor, works as a Student Assistant for the UC Irvine Libraries, and serves as the Partnerships Coordinator for the film non-profit, DIVERSO.
Cinematographer - Seonghoon Eric Park is an award-winning filmmaker from South Korea. He graduated from Boston University with BS in Film and Television. He is a New York-based cinematographer, director, and documentarian. He is known for a short documentary "In Cod We Trust," the winner of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Student Non-Fiction category.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Set in the summer of 2012, 한 바람, follows the story of Juna (준아) and Halmeoni (할머니) against the beautiful backdrop of rural South Korea. Sprawling rice fields stretch underneath the green mountains in front of Halmeoni’s farm. Juna, left alone with her Grandmother, questions herself, feeling foreign to her own culture. Both being stubborn souls, the two butt heads, eventually leading to Juna running away. Lost in the middle of nowhere, Juna collapses in a field, full of emotion. Her grandmother abandons her tough, unconcerned demeanor as she desperately searches for Juna.
Uniquely set in South Korea, 한 바람, shows a perspective often unexplored of how children of immigrants fit into their “homeland.” The film is a story of resilience for those who find themselves caught in between. Neither fitting in one place or another, Juna’s experience calls into question of where we call home. A poetic perspective into how fractured maternal lineage manifests itself into a generational arc of healing, through the emotional landscape of young Juna.
Director's Statement
Having grown up as a child of Korean immigrants in rural Missouri, I have always felt like an outsider to my home and my own culture. The summers I spent on my grandparent’s farm in South Korea in my childhood were the rare times I felt truly at home. I always felt I was not American enough even though I was born and raised here and certainly not Korean enough. My relationship with my grandparents always made me feel at home. This film is about home. How does one consider their home in a place they have never lived?
I aim to show the dichotomous experiences of young Juna and Halmeoni united in one story that transcends generational and cultural differences. Portraying the resilience of youth that is often forgotten, I juxtapose Juna and Halmeoni’s characters against each other to show the spectrum of nuance that life offers. To have a sense of belonging is a universal need– humanity depends on it. Where we belong, however, is typically based in our identity, whether it be how others view us or how we view ourselves. The importance of truly knowing all aspects of ourselves is why I am making this story. Regardless of our identity, we seek to find a place of solace beyond our physical surroundings but in our hearts.
But Juna and Halmeoni's story can only be told through the help of your support. Your financial donations will allow our international student production find means of travel, transportation, food, and housing. Additionally, this campaign will help us fund our film equipment and submissions to various film festivals. As a token of our gratitude, we are happy to share all of our wonderful incentives, which include (but aren't limited to) personalized messages and family recipes. We hope that as you support Juna and Halmeoni's story, you'll find personal comfort and healing in our exploration of home.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Transportation and Lodging
Costs $1,000
Help us transport all of our cast, crew, and equipment to the beautiful countryside of Korea!
Equipment Rental
Costs $3,000
Help us rent cameras, lights, and sound equipment to film this movie!
Feed us!
Costs $1,000
Oh boy! No one likes to be hungry ☹️. Instead let's give our cast and crew hearty meals! Help us in craft services!
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Writer/Director/Producer - Joan Ahrim Kwon is a Korean American artist studying at Emerson College as a Media Arts Production major with a minor in Anthropology and Sociology. Growing up as a child of immigrants alongside grazing cows and sprawling fields of corn in rural Missouri, she is drawn to stories that bare what it means to be human at the threshold of blended cultures. Having interned at Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells Media, she currently serves on the Board of Emerson Asian Americans in Alliance (A.S.I.A.) and has collaborated on over 20 film productions, including her recent short Rendezvous filmed in Paris. She is the Development Director at DIVERSO, a film non-profit organization funded by Warner Bros
Producer - JiKang Kim is a video creator and camera operator based in South Korea, currently pursuing a degree in Broadcasting Technology at Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts. He is an active member of the camera team at the university’s broadcasting station, DBS, where he has gained experience in live broadcasting and production filming. He is proficient in operating professional equipment, including gimbals, drones, jibs, and dolly cameras. He has also contributed to the production of programs for DIMA TV, a cable broadcaster, gaining hands-on experience in shooting content for terrestrial television distribution, serving as a camera operator, managing both gimbal and primary camera work.
Producer - Myungjin Grace Joung is a first generation Korean-American student currently studying English and Film & Media Studies as a double major in the Honors program at the University of California, Irvine. As an aspiring director and screenwriter, she is interested in narratives centered around belonging, healing, and diasporic experiences. Blending her love for film, English, and teaching, Grace currently mentors first year students as a Resident Advisor, works as a Student Assistant for the UC Irvine Libraries, and serves as the Partnerships Coordinator for the film non-profit, DIVERSO.
Cinematographer - Seonghoon Eric Park is an award-winning filmmaker from South Korea. He graduated from Boston University with BS in Film and Television. He is a New York-based cinematographer, director, and documentarian. He is known for a short documentary "In Cod We Trust," the winner of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Student Non-Fiction category.