Surplus(2000)
24 min · Directed by Joy Dietrich
Released
Struggling to feed a family of seven in the midst of a prolonged drought, a Korean farmer stalks his barren fields and painfully deliberates on a course of action to fend off starvation. It is a stark tale tinged with magical realism juxtaposing the fleeting innocence of childhood against the cruelties of poverty and the complex emotions of child abandonment. As a Korean adoptee, Joy Dietrich draws insightful parallels to the growing pains of the Korean adoptee community.
Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Premiere
- July 1, 2000