A goddess, a ghost, and a maternity ward walk into a Korean folktale.
When the Korean goddess of birth visits a maternity ward to grant a couple their son, an unforeseen ghost alters her plan.
Cinematography
Dreamlike maternity ward glow meets Korean shamanic aesthetics.
Acting
Lee Yong-nyeo's goddess carries centuries of maternal weight.
Direction
Jayil Pak balances folk horror and aching tenderness.
Director
Jayil Pak
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Samsin Halmoni is a real Korean shamanic deity still honored in childbirth rituals; the film blends this living tradition with modern hospital anxiety.
The 15-minute runtime mirrors the Korean short film tradition of 'jeon-gak'—complete emotional arcs in compressed form, often funded by film festivals nurturing new voices.
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