Seoul Mates

Seoul Mates (2014)

Alice is a thirty year old Filipino trans woman who flew to Korea to chase after her boyfriend who she discovers is now living with his new girlfriend. Joon is a twenty five year old Korean musician who is being pressured by his traditional parents to find a more stable job and girlfriend. At a bridge in the middle of Seoul, the two brokenhearted souls fatedly cross paths.

Date of release
2014-11-10
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Director
Nash Ang

Casting

Interesting facts

Seoul Mates is a 2014 independent romantic comedy film. Directed by Nash Ang, the film is historically the first co-produced feature film between the Philippines and South Korea. Made by the Philippine company OBRA Incorporated and Samsong Entertainment Media Holdings in South Korea, the project was based from a bilingual production setup involving staff and performers from both nations. The film focuses on the experiences of Filipino migrant workers and transgender identity in South Korea, starring Ji Soo alongside Mimi Juareza as the principal characters. It premiered at the Cinema One Originals Film Festival in Manila.

Production

The film's concept originated in 2013. Nash Ang developed the story during his studies at the Korea National University of Arts in Seoul. The production was shot over two months in Seoul, wherein a bilingual crew was hired to cope up with the communication challenges. Ronald Arguelles produced the film.

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