Director and Lead Actor Lee Joo-seung's 'Dotdae' Wins Audience Award at Busan Short Film Festival

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Iseul] Actor Lee Juseung's short film "Dotdae," which he wrote, directed, and starred in, won the Audience Award at the 39th Busan International Short Film Festival, which concluded on the 2nd.

On the 4th, through his agency Clover Company, Lee Juseung expressed, "I am happy to be invited to the film festival and grateful and happy to receive the Audience Award," adding, "Although I am lacking, I will take this as encouragement to strive for good writing and directing and will work hard."

"Dotdae" depicts the unintended events that occur when Eun-gu, an unknown actor who has experienced repeated failures and is on his last plan for a magnificent death, heads recklessly to the sea and meets his hometown friend’s older sister, Myeonghee (played by Lee Sanghee).

The 39th Busan International Short Film Festival was held for six days from April 27 to May 2 at the Busan Cinema Center and BNK Busan Bank Art Cinema Corner Theater. This year, 154 films from 48 countries were screened, with 40 films competing in the international competition and 20 films in the Korean competition finals.

Meanwhile, Lee Juseung recently made an impressive appearance on MBC’s variety show "I Live Alone," showcasing skills such as ssangjul-gon (double-section staff) and chukjibeop (a traditional Korean martial arts technique).

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