Arum, the director, delves into her parents’ integral roles in shaping Korea’s democratization, using their family history as a lens to examine the broader political landscape of the country. Through this journey, she reflects on her generation’s role in the social movement.
Arum Nam is a documentary director based in Seoul, South Korea. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in documentary at the Korea National University of Arts. She directed a short documentary called “Pink Femi,” which tells the story of a feminist mother, and co-directed “Teleporting” with Japanese directors during the pandemic. “K-family affairs” is her first feature documentary.