Goodman

Dong Hee Kim

Korea, Republic of

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Synopsis

An indistrialist deals with the effect of pollution on his loved one.

REVIEW

This animation depicts a bleak image of an overly industrialized and polluted city, where the smog is so heavy that the sun is constantly hidden. Both the pessimistic story line and the noir-like animated cinematography implicitly convey a critique of the negative effects of capitalism and industrialization. One day, in the midst of the incessant operation of the factories, a manager suddenly hears of his wife's illness; she will die soon if she doesn't get any sunlight. He orders all the factories to be shut down and tries to recover the sun for his wife. Nevertheless, other problems arise, and he faces a stalemate.

-Meera Lee