집 (2011): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2011, 집 is a fantasy, familie and animation film directed by Joo-Young Ban, running about 72 minutes.

What it’s about. The Korean Academy of Film Arts has produced an animation for 3 consecutive years through a collaborative project. Considering the severe reality of Korean animation in that it lacks an industrial infrastructure, "The House" demonstrates the possibilities of Korean animation and the efficiency of collective production. While comparing apartments in the downtown core to the shabby environment of a marginalized district, "The House" portrays the collapse of the spirits dwelling at the house. As such the adventure of Ga-young and the spirits in the house becomes a criticism of modern society: enlightenment via animation. Although this animation may not have the most delicate or original style, the 5 animators that worked on this film unleashed their imaginations, ultimately showcasing the power of a collective process and a pleasure of the collective imagination.

Who’s in it. 집 stars Kim Kkob-bi as Ga-yeong (voice), Ha Jae-sook as Hee-joo (voice), Choi Jeong-ho as Concentrator man and Kim Hee-jin-I as Concentrator granny.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 집 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 집 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 집 tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.