Kokdu: A Story of Guardian Angels

Blissfully innocent, siblings Su-min and Dong-min trade their grandmother’s flowery shoes for a cute little puppy they discover at the market. Alas, when the mortally ill old woman is admitted to the hospital and pines for her lost footwear, the two children feel guilty. Melding dream and reality, cinematic narrative and impressively staged theatre piece, the film devotes itself to Korean myths and traditions which address the process of mourning and the journey to the afterlife. A rich spectacle bursting with music and dance, the film paves the way for young people to perceive the ultimate issues of life and death. (Berlinale)