Guryong Village: The Last Shantytown of Seoul
Director: Ethan Lee
Documentary Short
USA |
7 min
Set in the shadow of Seoul’s wealthiest district, Guryong Village examines South Korea’s last remaining informal settlement and the lives of residents caught between neglect and redevelopment. Through firsthand interviews and on-the-ground footage, the documentary explores how rapid urban growth, state policy, and economic inequality have rendered an entire community invisible, while residents resist displacement and fight for dignity, security, and recognition in a city racing toward modernization.
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| Ticket Type | Price | Qty. | Add To Cart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorts Program: Trapped 6/06 4:00PM Basie | $20 |
Director’s bio:
Ethan Lee is a Korean student filmmaker, researcher, and writer currently attending The Lawrenceville School, where he studies humanities and social sciences alongside advanced research and civic media work. His interests span documentary filmmaking, ethics, urban inequality, public policy, and storytelling as a tool for social understanding. Raised between South Korea and the United States, Ethan brings a transnational perspective to his work, often focusing on communities marginalized by rapid development and institutional neglect. In addition to filmmaking, he is engaged in research, writing, and student leadership, and is particularly interested in the intersection of social justice, media, and public ethics. Guryong Village is his first documentary project, developed through independent fieldwork and supported by the Hutchins Civic Media Grant.