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A recently divorced office worker longs for the quiet embrace of solitude, which seems impossible to attain in the clamor of an indifferent world. When overwhelmed by emotional weight, we sometimes accidentally find solace in unexpected places. Others may question this choice, but it's vital to follow what feels right—even through making mistakes.

Justin Gunwoo Roh

Creator

Justin is a Korean film director and screenwriter based in Los Angeles. A graduate of USC's Film and Television Production program, he studied under industry figures such as Tim Kirkman and Daniel Noah, founder of SpectreVision. His debut short film, Hermit Crab, is currently on the festival circuit. As a first-generation Korean immigrant, he blends his cultural heritage with his cinematic education, focusing on themes of estrangement and disconnection, reflecting his own experiences of surviving on foreign land as an immigrant. more...