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The grungy side of Seoul is the playground for the unconventional characters in this whimsical slice of life by respected Korean-Chinese writer-director Zhang Lu (Love And…, SFF 2016).

There's nothing unlucky about the 13th feature by Zhang Lu, whose chronicles of life among Joseon-jeok (Chinese-Koreans) have made a valuable contribution to contemporary South Korean cinema. Filmed almost entirely in glorious black-and-white, A Quiet Dream centres on Ye-ri, an ethnic Korean who returned to Seoul after growing up in China. She runs a tent bar outside her downscale apartment and looks after her seriously ill father. Competing for Ye-ri's affections is the oddball trio of petty crook Ik-june, epileptic landlord Jong-bin, and bipolar Jung-bum. Played in a delightfully deadpan manner, Zhang's charmer is time well spent with appealing characters that may be down, but are certainly not out.

Opening Night Film – Busan Film Festival 2016

Artily shot in black-and-white, the film portrays a diverse group of misfits, exploring their ennui with a playfully philosophical tone. – Maggie Lee, Variety

Han Ye-ri (Haemoo) illustrates [that] when she gets the right role, she is one of the most promising young Korean actresses around. – Jason Bechervaise, Screen International

This strange trio's interactions with Ye-ri offer funny moments and barbed quips galore. – Clarence Tsui, The Hollywood Reporter

Supported By: University of New South Wales, Sydney.

The 64th Sydney Film Festival – 7-18 June 2017

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