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Our identities in relation to where we find ourselves are examined in depth in these short films. Personal identification in relation to diaspora is looked at from a variety of angles here. This collection of films covers stories of triumph, hardship, and everything in between.
This screening features 6 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
A Korean American cobbler in Nashville, Tennessee finds peace in his simple life.
Director Biography - Haneol Lee
Haneol Lee or 이한얼 (b.2002, South Korea) is an award winning filmmaker who is an immigrant from South Korea. Lee's work dives deep into the Korean-American identity and explores themes of the Asian-American diaspora such as generational trauma, language, and cultural duality through a provocative yet contemplative lens. Lee's work has screened at places such as the British Film Institute, Palm Springs International Shortfest, and Cleveland International Film Festival. He is a Short to Feature Lab alumni.
Director Statement
This is SOLE, a documentary short about Song, a Korean cobbler in Nashville who lives a life shaped by quiet dedication and unexpected sacrifice. It was an honor to make this film, and I hope you enjoy it.
- Year2025
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Korean
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereOregon
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorHaneol Lee
- ProducerBlake Rice
- CastHyung Young Song
- EditorMike O'Brien
Our identities in relation to where we find ourselves are examined in depth in these short films. Personal identification in relation to diaspora is looked at from a variety of angles here. This collection of films covers stories of triumph, hardship, and everything in between.
This screening features 6 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
A Korean American cobbler in Nashville, Tennessee finds peace in his simple life.
Director Biography - Haneol Lee
Haneol Lee or 이한얼 (b.2002, South Korea) is an award winning filmmaker who is an immigrant from South Korea. Lee's work dives deep into the Korean-American identity and explores themes of the Asian-American diaspora such as generational trauma, language, and cultural duality through a provocative yet contemplative lens. Lee's work has screened at places such as the British Film Institute, Palm Springs International Shortfest, and Cleveland International Film Festival. He is a Short to Feature Lab alumni.
Director Statement
This is SOLE, a documentary short about Song, a Korean cobbler in Nashville who lives a life shaped by quiet dedication and unexpected sacrifice. It was an honor to make this film, and I hope you enjoy it.
- Year2025
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Korean
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereOregon
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorHaneol Lee
- ProducerBlake Rice
- CastHyung Young Song
- EditorMike O'Brien