A Matter of Interpretation (2015 Film)
A Matter of Interpretation (Korean: 꿈보다 해몽; RR: Ggumboda Haemong) is a 2015 South Korean drama-comedy film written and directed by Lee Kwang-Kuk. The film explores the surreal and often blurred boundaries between dreams and reality through the perspective of its protagonists.
Plot
The narrative centers on an actress, played by Shin Dong-Mi, who abruptly leaves the stage during a performance because the theater is empty. Following this event, she encounters a detective, portrayed by Yu Jun-Sang, and shares the details of a dream she experienced the previous night. The film proceeds to weave together the characters' experiences, questioning the significance of dreams in their waking lives.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast, including:
- Shin Dong-Mi as Choi Yeon-Shin
- Yu Jun-Sang as the Detective
- Kim Gang-Hyun as Shin Woo-Yeon
- Seo Young-Hwa as the older sister
- Kim Tae-Woo as the taxi customer
- David Lee as the cinema employee
Production and Release
Directed by Lee Kwang-Kuk, who also served as a producer alongside Do Young-Hoon, the film was produced in South Korea. It had its world premiere in October 2014 at the 19th Busan International Film Festival, where it was screened in the 'Korean Cinema Today: Vision' section. The film received a general theatrical release in South Korea on February 12, 2015, distributed by KT&G Sangsangmadang.
Festival Screenings
Following its debut, the film was featured at several international film festivals, including:
- International Film Festival Rotterdam (2015): Screened in the 'Bright Future' section.
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2015): Screened in the 'Another View' section.