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In this delicate exploration of identity and belonging, a gay North Korean defector hides his sexuality from his compatriots while immersing himself in Seoul’s vibrant queer community. As relationships deepen, the tension between loyalty to his defector community and the desire for authenticity intensifies. Opening Short: Fairy Play
A child places a wooden toy soldier into a dollhouse castle as a replacement for a porcelain princess figurine. The toy soldier struggles to dance in a world that was not built for them.
- Year2026
- Runtime4 minutes
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNortheast U.S.
- DirectorFreddy Carew Bendekgey
In this delicate exploration of identity and belonging, a gay North Korean defector hides his sexuality from his compatriots while immersing himself in Seoul’s vibrant queer community. As relationships deepen, the tension between loyalty to his defector community and the desire for authenticity intensifies. Opening Short: Fairy Play
A child places a wooden toy soldier into a dollhouse castle as a replacement for a porcelain princess figurine. The toy soldier struggles to dance in a world that was not built for them.
- Year2026
- Runtime4 minutes
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNortheast U.S.
- DirectorFreddy Carew Bendekgey