A Little Pond

Set during the Korean War in the early 1950s, the narrative captures a society under sudden military pressure. American and North Korean forces clash as civilians become involuntary participants in the conflict. The period's chaos shapes the refugees' trek and the villagers' fragile routines.

The film unfolds in a rural South Korean village at the height of the Korean War. Daily rhythms give way to frontline mobilization as civilians are pressed to flee southward. The story also traverses a perilous journey along a railroad line and culminates in a brutal underpass massacre that marks the landscape of fear and loss.

💔 Civilian Cost

The film centers on civilians who bear the brunt of strategic warfare. Mass casualties, fear, and moral ambiguity highlight how ordinary people pay the highest price. A soldier's attempt to warn his superiors that the refugees are civilians underscores the fragility of moral clarity in war.

🚶 Displacement

Refugees flee their homes, carrying limited belongings as they migrate south along rail lines. The trek exposes families to constant threats, hunger, and separation. The underpass massacre becomes a brutal symbol of the displacement's costs.

🕯️ Memory and Resilience

Despite the carnage, there is a persistent sense of memory and hope. The film closes with a dreamlike return to life as children sing, signaling resilience and a desire to reclaim normalcy. Memory serves as a counterweight to the trauma endured.