A 5-year-old builds a family from scratch after losing everything — and it's devastatingly beautiful.
After losing her Filipino mother in South Korea, 5-year-old Mujigae, half-Korean, half-Filipino, finds herself in the care of her estranged Aunt Sunny in the Philippines. As they navigate this unexpected journey, they confront grief, unravel cultural complexities, and discover the transformative power of family and community. Through their poignant exploration, Mujigae learns to embrace change through courage and resilience, finding her place in the world with a strong chance at life.
Acting
Ryrie Sophia's unforced child performance anchors every scene.
Writing
Dialogue that lets silence and Tagalog-Korean gaps speak volumes.
Cinematography
Philippine light vs. Korean winter — visual storytelling of displacement.
Director
Randolph Longjas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film joins a wave of Filipino-Korean cinema exploring the 300,000+ 'Kopino' children of Korean-Filipino heritage, often invisible in both countries.
Director Randolph Longjas cast actual Korean-Filipino children in supporting roles; many had never seen themselves represented on screen before.
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