On the White Planet (2014)

In an unknown time when everything is colorless, the world pale and desolate, everybody is born with similarly pale white skin. There is absolutely no sign of color in this world at all. However, one boy is born with yellowish skin. Everybody treats him like some sort of monster, and the boy lives in isolation, in the woods with his mother. The year he turns 16, the boy's depressed mother, unable to bear the seclusion, commits suicide. The boy blames himself for her death and dreams of becoming a normal pale-skinned person.

Director: Hur Bum-wook
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 73 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Hur Bum-wook
Production: Korean Academy of Film Arts, CGV Arthouse
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On the White Planet about?
In an unknown time when everything is colorless, the world pale and desolate, everybody is born with similarly pale white skin. There is absolutely no sign of color in this world at all. However, one boy is born with yellowish skin. Everybody treats him like some sort of monster, and the boy lives in isolation, in the woods with his mother. The year he turns 16, the boy's depressed mother, unable to bear the seclusion, commits suicide. The boy blames himself for her death and dreams of becoming a normal pale-skinned person.
Who directed On the White Planet?
On the White Planet was directed by Hur Bum-wook.
How long is On the White Planet?
On the White Planet has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is On the White Planet?
On the White Planet is a Animation film.
Where was On the White Planet produced?
On the White Planet was produced in South Korea.