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Dolphin (film)

Dolphin (Korean: 돌핀; RR: Dolpin) is a 2023 South Korean drama film written, directed and co-edited by Bae Du-ri in her directorial debut. It stars Kwon Yu-ri, Gil Hae-yeon, Hyun Woo-seok, Sim Hee-seop and Park Mi-hyun. It was selected as Bae Du-ri's graduation project at the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), as part of the academy's 2021 feature-length production program.[3] The film had its world premiere in Korean Cinema section at 24th Jeonju International Film Festival on April 28, 2023.[4][5] It was released theatrically in South Korea on March 13, 2024.[6][7]

Dolphin
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
돌핀
Revised RomanizationDolpin
Directed byBae Du-ri
Written byBae Du-ri
Produced byJoh Keun-shik
Jo Seong-won
Na Kyeong-chan
Noh Il-hwan
Starring
CinematographyKim Him-chan
Edited byBae Du-ri
Kim Hye-kyeong
Music byMichael Wonyoung Choi
Production
company
Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA)[1]
Distributed byMano Entertainment Inc. (South Korea)
Finecut Co., Ltd. (International)
Release dates
  • April 28, 2023 (2023-04-28) (JIFF)
  • March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13) (South Korea)
Running time
90 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box office$42,047[2]

Plot

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Na-young (Kwon Yu-ri), a 30-year-old local newspaper reporter who grew up in a beautiful small seaside village in Seocheon, prioritizes her family and friends. On the other hand, her mother, Jeong-ok (Gil Hae-yeon), intends to sell their beloved house full of memories, but her younger brother, Seong-woon (Hyun Woo-seok) insists on going to Seoul. While Na-young attempts to embrace the changes, Mi-sook (Park Mi-hyun) introduces her to bowling, and she gradually spends more time at the bowling alley. Along with that, she is developing feelings for Hae-soo (Sim Hee-seop), a man from Seoul who has recently relocated to Seocheon.

Cast

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Release

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On April 28, 2023, the film would have its worldwide premiere at the 24th Jeonju International Film Festival in the Korean Cinema section.[5]

The film was selected for screening at 11th Muju Film Festival held from 2 to 6 June 2023.[9] The film was also premiered in 'Focus (Fókusz)' category at 16th Korean Film Festival in Hungary on 16 October 2023.[10][11] It was selected for screening in 'Festival Choice' category at 49th Seoul Independent Film Festival on 2 December 2023.[12] It was shown in the 'International Spotlight Feature Narrative' section at 27th Vancouver Asian Film Festival, held from November 2 to 12, 2023.[13] Dolphin premiered in theaters in South Korea on March 13, 2024,[7] in Taiwan on March 29 and in Hong Kong on July 6, 2024.[14][15]

The film is distributed internationally by Finecut,[5] in Taiwan by Creative Century Entertainment[16] and in Hong Kong by Pink Flame Studio.[15]

Reception

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Box office

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The film was released on 67 screens on March 13, 2024.[2]

As of September 30, 2024, it is at 22nd place among all the Korean specialty films released in the year 2024, with gross of US$42,047 and 6,374 admissions.[2][17]

References

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  1. ^ "돌핀 (Dolphin)". Korean Film Council (in Korean). Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) Box office: Dolphin (2024)". KOFIC. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Jeon Hyung-hwa (November 23, 2021). "김서형·한선화·안내상·권유리, KAFA 장편 신작 출연" [Seohyung Kim, Seonhwa Han, Ahn Nae Sang, Yuri Kwon to appear in a new feature film at KAFA] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ "[SCREEN DAILY X JEONJU IFF] #1 Finecut picks up Korean drama 'Dolphin'". JIFF. 29 April 2023. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Jean Noh (27 April 2023). "Finecut picks up Korean drama 'Dolphin' ahead of Jeonju premiere (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024.
  6. ^ Yoo Su-yeon (26 February 2024). ""힐링과 용기의 작품"...'돌핀', 권유리의 '첫 단독 주연' 도전 (종합)[Oh!쎈 현장]" ["A work of healing and courage"...'Dolphin', Kwon Yuri's 'first solo lead role' challenge (Comprehensive) [Oh! Strong scene]]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on 6 July 2024.
  7. ^ a b Jang Ye-sol (26 February 2024). "권유리, 민낯도 불사한 연기 열정…데뷔 17년만 첫 단독 주연 '돌핀' [종합]" [Kwon Yuri, Passionate Acting with Bare Face… First Solo Lead Role in 17 Years Since Debut, 'Dolphin' [Comprehensive]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on 6 July 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e Kang Hyo-jin (2024-02-13). "'돌핀' 권유리, 삶의 변화 두려운 30대로…인간적 매력 대방출" ['Dolphin' Kwon Yuri, a 30-year-old afraid of life changes... human charm released]. SPOTV NEWS (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-07-06.
  9. ^ "11회 영화제(2023) - 돌핀 Dolphin". Muju Film Festival (in Korean). Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  10. ^ "배우 권유리 주연 영화 <돌핀>, 제16회 헝가리한국영화제 초청 상영!!" [<Dolphin> starring actress Kwon Yuri, invited to the 16th Hungarian-Korean Film Festival!!] (in Korean). Mano Entertainment. 13 October 2023. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024 – via Naver Blog.
  11. ^ "[애프터스크리닝] 용기를 내는 것도 힘든 이들을 위한 작은 응원의 메시지 '돌핀'★★☆" [[Afterscreening] A small message of encouragement for those who find it difficult to muster up courage, 'Dolphin'★★☆]. iMBC (in Korean). 26 February 2024. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Dolphin — 서울독립영화제". Seoul Independent Film Festival (in Korean). Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "International Spotlight Feature Narrative - Dolphin – Vaff 2023". Vancouver Asian Film Festival (in Korean). Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Kim Ji-hye (25 March 2024). "권유리 주연 '돌핀', 대만·홍콩 개봉 확정" ['Dolphin' starring Kwon Yuri confirmed for release in Taiwan and Hong Kong]. SBS Entertainment (in Korean). Archived from the original on 6 July 2024.
  15. ^ a b "【電影】《Dolphin 躍動人生》 - 少女時代 Yuri擔演的韓國勵志電影" [[Movie] "Dolphin" - Korean inspirational movie starring Girls' Generation Yuri]. Healpy HK (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Archived from the original on 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  16. ^ "少女時代成員轉行打保齡球？《Strike!娜英》改編俞利開刀切身痛苦回憶！" [Girls’ Generation members switch to bowling? "Strike! Na Young" adapts the painful memories of Yu Ri's surgery!]. Creative Century Entertainment (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 21 March 2024. Archived from the original on 6 July 2024.
  17. ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean specialty films films of 2024". KOFIC. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
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