Foxy Festival (2010 Film)

Foxy Festival (Korean: 페스티발; RR: Peseutibal) is a 2010 South Korean romantic comedy film written and directed by Lee Hae-Young. The film explores the personal lives and unconventional romantic experiences of various residents living in the same neighborhood.

Plot

The narrative follows several interconnected characters as they navigate their personal desires and relationships. Jang-Bae (Shin Ha-Kyun), a police officer known for his strict moral stance, faces a personal crisis after discovering a vibrator belonging to his girlfriend, Ji-Su (Uhm Ji-Won). Meanwhile, Sun-Shim (Shim Hye-Jin), the owner of a traditional hanbok store, begins a secret, unconventional relationship with Ki-Bong (Sung Dong-Il), a hardware store owner. The film also features subplots involving a fish sausage vendor named Sang-du (Ryu Seung-Beom) and his admirer, a high school student named Ja-Hae (Baek Jin-Hee), as well as a teacher named Kwang-Rok (Oh Dal-Su) who harbors a secret interest in women's lingerie.

Production

The film was directed and written by Lee Hae-Young. Principal photography for the project commenced in March 2010. The film was distributed by Synergy and released in South Korea on November 18, 2010.

Film Festival Screenings

Following its domestic release, Foxy Festival was screened at several international film festivals in 2011, including the 13th Udine Far East Film Festival, the 10th New York Asian Film Festival, and the 15th Fantasia Film Festival.