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OKHWAN’S MISSION IMPOSSIBLE

original title: Okhwan’s Mission Impossible

directed by: Marek Mackovič

produced by: Marek Mackovič, Mandala Pictures, RTVS, Film & Sociologie

year: 2016

duration: 71 minutes

country: Slovakia

 

The film is currently not available for distribution.

The main character of Okhwan's Mission Impossible is a Korean lawyer, cyclist, naive dreamer and passionate activist all rolled into one - Okhwan. He has chosen a mission that is close to impossible: to cycle around the world to draw attention to the issue of the division of his own country by the meaningless border between North and South Korea. A kidnapping, an extreme hunger strike in front of the London parliament during the parliamentary recess or completing the Prague Marathon without any preparation are just a small list of the many misfortunes that haunt Okhwan during his symbolic struggle. A struggle that has grown to absurd proportions and has also shown that even a naive idea can have a purpose with great courage and determination.

The film had its festival premiere at the Pilsen Finale Film Festival 2017, where it was included in the Golden Kingfisher competition.