A Portrait of Photography (2025)

Japanese photojournalist Kuwabara Shisei boards a flight to Korea. Since his first visit in 1964 as a 27-year-old, Shisei has spent six decades documenting the turbulence of Korea's modern history: Cheonggyecheon, military camp towns, the Vietnam War deployment, and democracy movements. Now elderly, he returns, believing this might be his final journey. He carries a mission: to revisit the places and people that defined his life’s work. The film follows the photographer’s footsteps back into the heart of these historical sites.

Director: Koh Hee-young
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Moon Hyo-jin
Cinematography: Kim Sung-mi, Kim Hyung. S
Editing: Koh Hee-young, Park Jung-il
Country: South Korea
Language: 日本語, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Portrait of Photography about?
Japanese photojournalist Kuwabara Shisei boards a flight to Korea. Since his first visit in 1964 as a 27-year-old, Shisei has spent six decades documenting the turbulence of Korea's modern history: Cheonggyecheon, military camp towns, the Vietnam War deployment, and democracy movements. Now elderly, he returns, believing this might be his final journey. He carries a mission: to revisit the places and people that defined his life’s work. The film follows the photographer’s footsteps back into the heart of these historical sites.
Who directed A Portrait of Photography?
A Portrait of Photography was directed by Koh Hee-young.
Who stars in A Portrait of Photography?
A Portrait of Photography stars Shisei Kuwabara, Kazuko Kuwabara.
How long is A Portrait of Photography?
A Portrait of Photography has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is A Portrait of Photography?
A Portrait of Photography is a Documentary film.
Where was A Portrait of Photography produced?
A Portrait of Photography was produced in South Korea.