“There are moments when you just want to be on your own.”

Regrettable

 

Regrettable is a thriller film that touches on the lonely death phenomenon among young Koreans—a phenomenon many young Koreans are experiencing these days.

 

The film tells the story of a young man. As the protagonist at one point reflects, “I feared that I might die in my own room, even though there are family members living under the same roof, as they hardly open the door to my room.”

 

Despite living with their families, more young people than one might imagine feel similarly lonely. Some do not even know if their family members are at home at any given time. Regrettable is about this uncomfortable truth.

 

The story presents a grotesque atmosphere from the son’s perspective. The visual space is influenced by horror films, and actors with unique characteristics will be cast. An important aspect of this film is its commentary on how home can be a gruesome place.

 

As the story unfolds, the viewers will feel the horror while also recognizing and being forced to think about the newly emerging social issue described above.

 

 

Film Information

Title: Regrettable

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Running time: 15 minutes

 

Plot

A young man lives under the same roof as his parents but feels isolated. Unable to bear the loneliness, he commits suicide despite his family’s presence at home. 

 

His parents, who struggle to empathize with their son, take a long time to realize he’s gone. The story is based on a newly emerging social issue in Korea called the lonely death phenomenon.

 

 

The Production Team

  Filmography

Films

Wriggling Consciousness (2018)

Red Box (2019)

Wind Wave and Light (2020)

The Age of Artificial Infection (2021)

Urban Fishing (2022)

Normal Person (2022)

 

 

Plays

보이지 않는 눈 / playwright/ Korea Literature & Arts / debut & Newcomer Award

Ordinary Family / playwright / recital / National Theater Company of Korea / small theater edition /

아직은 가벼운 것 같아, 버틸만해 / playwright / Oct 2021 issue of Munjang

Outfluencer / playwright / 연극IN

무의 책임 / playwright / recital / Changjak Gongkam, National Theater Company of Korea

 

 Festivals & Awards

The 2^nd Korea Indie Film Festival (2018) – Official Selection

The 3^rd Korea Indie Film Festival (2019) – Invited

The 2^nd YouTube Short Film Cine Festival (2022) – In Competition; Season 4 Next Short-form – Official Selection

The 2^nd Earth Ghost Film Festival (2022) – Official Selection

The 21^st GwangHwaMun International Short Film Festival (2022) – Screening

 Yongi Kim – Director

After graduating from university with a degree in Film, he has been running the production company 222film. He’s been consistently producing short films every year and will continue to add to his filmography.

 

 

Wooyoung Lee – Camera, Lighting

He has a degree in Video Lighting and has participated in a range of large-scale commercial films and TV series. He is also actively engaged in production as co-CEO of Modam Studio.

  

 

 

Junmin Lee – Producer

He has a degree in Film and is running Modam Studio as co-CEO. He is doing consistent work on both commercial and short films.

 

  

Jinu Kim – Music Director

He has 12 years’ experience as a songwriter and composer. He is also a member of MNTL Group. He covers instrumental music and has participated in numerous film music projects.

  

 

Jaehak Han – Lead Actor

He holds a degree in Acting and has played various roles in commercial and independent films. He will always strive to contribute to the making of excellent films.

 

 

Gyumin Lee – Writer

He keeps a journal, takes notes, and writes play scripts. After a long time spent wondering what to write next, he is now working as a writer for various YouTube channels. He will write his will sooner or later. He claims that he is a ridiculous writer.

  

Production Budget

Total: 4,600,000 KRW (3486 USD)
The preproduction and postproduction are funded by the director. This crowdfunding campaign is for the production. The larger the amount of funds, the higher the quality of the film and the better support of the staff will be.

Casting: 900,000 KRW in total
 Son – 300,000
 Mother – 300,00
 Father – 300,000

Outsourced staff: 1,300,000 KRW

Food: 400,000 KRW

Location: 900,000 KRW

Props: 300,000 KRW

Accommodation and transportation: 500,000 KRW

Extra fees and rewards: 300,000 KRW

 

 

Project Timeline

Preproduction
December 9, 2022 - January 7, 2023: crowdfunding campaign
By December 31, 2022: completion of the mood board
By January 13, 2023: confirmation of location scouting
By January 16, 2023: finalization of casting

January 18, 2023: read-through

Production
January 29, 2023: settings
January 30, 2023: 1st shooting
January 31, 2023: 2nd shooting

Postproduction
February 17, 2023: completion of scene editing
February 24, 2023: tone editing and sound mixing
February 28, 2023: end of production

 

Risks and Challenges

Unforeseen issues might occur during production.

For instance, the actors might get ill or there might be an issue with location scouting, which is difficult to prevent in advance. However, our team has been dealing with a wide range of unexpected issues over the past five years and has successfully completed all our projects regardless.

This film will be completed under any circumstances, although it might take longer than expected as we work to ensure its quality.