Film Screenng: 'Winter Butterfly' and Discussion with North Korean Director Kim Gyoo-Min

What: Join us for a special screening and discussion with the director of the film Winter Butterfly. The director, Kim Gyoo-min, is from North Korea. The film portrays the severe food shortages people face in North Korea. Don't miss this special opportunity to gain Kim Gyoo-min's insight into his film and life in North Korea. 

When: Saturday, April 11, 1:00pm-3:30pm

Where: ROOM 201, YOUNG DONG PLAZA, SEOCHO 4 DONG 
서울 서초구 서초4동 1310-5 영동플라자 201호

About the Film: 'Winter Butterfly' follows the life of a mother and son who live on the edge of North Korean society, barely scraping by and getting enough to eat by collecting and selling wood. The film follows the pair as they spiral into despair. (Warning: Some viewers may find parts of the film disturbing.)

'Winter Butterfly' is based on lives Kim Gyoo-min personally witnessed in North Korea. Kim is one of only a few film directors who are from North Korea. Winter Butterfly has been screened at the United Nations. 

Entry Fee: Free, with a suggested donation of 10,000. Receive a set of coffee mugs as a thank you gift with an additional donation of 10,000 won or more. 

*All NKHR Rescue Fund events directly fund the rescue of North Korean refugees. 100% of your donation will be used to help North Korean defectors reach South Korea safely. 

Directions: Come out of Gangnam Station, exit 10, and walk straight. Take the first left (at Marley Coffee). Walk straight until you reach Seoun-ro (an elementary school will be on your right). Turn right on Seoun-ro, then walk walk straight past the elementary school. The building Yong dong Plaza (영동플라자) be on your right after the elementary school.