Korean Tales for Children

Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2024
Programme
Shorts Panorama

The vibrant allure of Korean independent animations takes center stage at PÖFF Shorts. The late-night screening of Sweet Horror draws viewers into a chilling world, where eerie realities are too unsettling to be considered mere fantasy. Yet, amid the terror, sweet and whimsical moments offer unexpected laughter, and beautiful stories leave us feeling uplifted. Korean Tales for Children brings warmth and joy, offering heartwarming encounters and new friendships. Additionally, New Talents: Korea presents a collection of works by emerging creators, whose personal experiences and memories expand into broader society, using unique techniques and individualized styles. While stories rooted in traditional Korean culture may feel unfamiliar, that very unfamiliarity resonates with powerful impact. Through this special program, we hope that Korean independent animations and their creators, each with their own distinctive flair, will leave a lasting impression on the audience in Tallinn. - Yujin CHOI (Festival Director of Seoul Indie-AniFest)

Screenings

Hall 2 Kino Artis
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Films

Alien Farmer

Local title
Tulnukatalunik
Director
Lee Yong-wook
Country
Republic of Korea
Year
2021
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2024
Programme
Shorts Panorama

A round shaped alien makes an emergency landing on an earthling farmer’s yard. Will the farmer who hates everything that isn’t shaped like a square because of an OCD for squares be able to be friends with the alien?

Director
Lee Yong-wook
Runtime

Be Big

Local title
Ole suur
Original title
비 빅
Director
Jeon Da-young, Kim Min-gyung, HAN Seo-a
Country
Republic of Korea
Year
2019
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2024
Programme
Shorts Panorama

The story of a tiny monster named Geomdaeng struggling to succeed in checking school attendance.

Director
Jeon Da-young, Kim Min-gyung, HAN Seo-a
Runtime

Hu and Mu, Dust Fairies - Don't Eat It, It's My House

Local title
Tolmuhaldjad Hu ja Mu: Ära söö seda, see on mu kodu
Director
Kim Jinman, Chon Jiyoung
Country
Republic of Korea
Year
2022
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2024
Programme
Shorts Panorama

The dust fairy Mu uses magic to find an apple and bring it home, but the apple was someone's house!

Director
Kim Jinman, Chon Jiyoung
Runtime

The Little Bang

Local title
Väike Pauk
Director
Bae Jihyeon
Country
Republic of Korea
Year
2020
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2024
Programme
Shorts Panorama

About two stars’ friendship in a vast universe.
Two stars crossed celestial bodies striving to close the distance, no matter the cost. Friendship knows no distance even if it means being light years away.

Director
Bae Jihyeon
Runtime

Love Spark

Local title
Armusäde
Director
Choi Yujin, Kim Myungju
Country
Republic of Korea
Year
2018
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2024
Programme
Shorts Panorama

The world where everyone leaves for the moon to look for his/her mate.
Although, a lonely Nerd wanted to meet his mate, no one was interested in him.
He met Dungchi who was in similar situation as him, he got ignored even by him.

Director
Choi Yujin, Kim Myungju
Runtime

Hu and Mu, Dust Fairies - Popcorn Day Operation

Local title
Tolmuhaldjad Hu ja Mu: Operatsioon popkornipäev
Director
Kim Jinman, Chon Jiyoung
Country
Republic of Korea
Year
2022
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2024
Programme
Shorts Panorama

Today is popcorn day! A tough mission to get three kernels of corn and three wild grapes. Will Dust fairies Hu and Mu be able to succeed?

Director
Kim Jinman, Chon Jiyoung
Runtime

Saturday's Apartment

Local title
Laupäev kortermajas
Director
Jeon Seungbae
Country
Republic of Korea
Year
2018
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2024
Programme
Shorts Panorama

An apartment house with 5 different family members strugging with noises between the floors....
Could there ever be peace?

Director
Jeon Seungbae
Runtime
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