YOU KNOW, THERE ARE GHOSTS UNDER THE TREE (2023)

KOREA

14 MIN

K-SHORT

FICTION

It's a scorching summer. The girl and the boy cannot attend the festivities on the eve of the school festival. Then Kali says to the wandering children: "You know, where the festivities are taking place, as far as the shadow of the sacred tree reaches, young spirits are gathered under it".

SCREENING

EMW & K-SHORTS

CINÉMA MODERNE

June 7, 2025

5:00 pm

LANGUAGE

Korean w. English Subtitles

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Director

LEE RURI

LEE Ru-ri (이루리) is an emerging South Korean filmmaker known for her poetic and haunting storytelling. She gained critical acclaim for her short film You know, there are ghosts under the tree (2023), a delicate yet unsettling exploration of memory, loss, and the lingering presence of the past. Her work often blends elements of magical realism with psychological depth, creating atmospheric narratives that linger in the viewer’s mind. You know, there are ghosts under the tree has been celebrated at international film festivals for its evocative cinematography, subtle performances, and emotional resonance.

Program curated by

ANNABELLE KANG, MATHILDE ELIE, SEOKBIN ALEX YOON