Planet of Snail

Director: Seung-Jun Yi
Language: Korean
Theatrical Release Date: July 25, 2012

Synopsis: Deaf and blind, Young-Chan lives in a quiet, isolated world in his small apartment. But when Soon-Ho, an empathetic woman compromised by a spinal disability, comes into his life, a unique love story begins. Poetic and gently paced, "Planet of Snail" brings to life the sensual world shared by this special couple, and illustrates that the greatest beauty can be found in the smallest and most unlikely love stories. [Synopsis courtesy of Tribeca]

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