Water Deer

Description

"Water Deer" is a documentary that presents an intimate portrait of a mother and son. The film follows a man in his thirties who returns home with a camera to document his mother, Gong-soon, at work. Through this lens, the film examines their relationship and the son’s past feelings of shame regarding his mother’s name and occupation. In addition to the exploration of their familial bonds, the documentary also sheds light on Gong-soon’s daily life and the challenges she faces in her profession. As the son captures her experiences, the narrative unfolds to reveal deeper layers of understanding and reconciliation between them.