Saturday, January 10, 2026
1:00-3:00 PM
Off Campus Location
2024 ‧ Drama ‧ 2h ‧ PG-13
View the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x3NBKC74jY
House of the Seasons, is a 2025 South Korean family drama that delves into the quiet breakdown of a multi-generational family bound by tradition and a tofu factory in Daegu. The film follows the Kim family through gatherings across the seasons—including ancestral rites and a sudden funeral—that expose deep-seated conflicts, financial disputes, and the eldest grandson Seong-jin's (Kang Seung-ho) reluctance to inherit the business. Director Oh Jung-min's assured debut is a beautifully lensed portrait of modern Korean family dynamics, earning high praise for its blend of humor and melancholy. Its critical success was capped by a major award win, claiming Best Film at the 34th Buil Film Awards and securing Best New Director for Oh Jung-min at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards.
Directed by Oh Jungmin
Presented in Korean with English subtitles
Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at outreachkorea@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
View the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x3NBKC74jY
House of the Seasons, is a 2025 South Korean family drama that delves into the quiet breakdown of a multi-generational family bound by tradition and a tofu factory in Daegu. The film follows the Kim family through gatherings across the seasons—including ancestral rites and a sudden funeral—that expose deep-seated conflicts, financial disputes, and the eldest grandson Seong-jin's (Kang Seung-ho) reluctance to inherit the business. Director Oh Jung-min's assured debut is a beautifully lensed portrait of modern Korean family dynamics, earning high praise for its blend of humor and melancholy. Its critical success was capped by a major award win, claiming Best Film at the 34th Buil Film Awards and securing Best New Director for Oh Jung-min at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards.
Directed by Oh Jungmin
Presented in Korean with English subtitles
Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at outreachkorea@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
| Building: | Off Campus Location |
|---|---|
| Location: | Off-Campus (State Theater, 233 S State St, Ann Arbor) |
| Event Type: | Film Screening |
| Tags: | Asian Languages And Cultures, Film Series, Free, Korea, korean cinema |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Nam Center for Korean Studies, International Institute, Asian Languages and Cultures |
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