07/23/2026
Frosted Window 흐린 창문 너머의 누군가
Three seasons, one old Seoul neighborhood, and several people who think they understand desire. In Seochon, where hanok lanes open onto cafés, galleries, and bars, Kim Jong-kwan follows flirtations, evasions, and small comedies of attraction and self-deception as they unfold across three interlinked episodes. First, an overconfident artist (Chang Ryul) chats up women in cafés with less charm than he imagines. Then, a nail-salon worker turns a stranger’s interest into an opportunity of her own. The stories are bright and talky, as they explore the inherent comedy of wanting someone while pretending not to care too much. That is, until the final episode, “Mari,” shifts the ground. An amnesiac actress (Ok Ja-yeon) searches for herself through letters, a diary, and a screenplay called Frosted Window. The film folds back on itself, and Seochon becomes more than a setting: a place where passing moods leave permanent traces.
🗓️ Friday July 24, 8:00pm
📍 Korean Cultural Center New York
Intro and Q&A with director Kim Jong-kwanFriday July
Tickets on sale now at nyaff.org
