The Whispering Trees (2017)

A documentary about 90-year-old KIM Mal-hae who never gives up on life even on the threshold of death. This film depicts tragic moments in Korean society starting with the National Bodo League Massacre and the more recent struggle against the building of transmission towers in Miryang, revealing the sometimes silent and sometimes defiant personal struggle of one elderly woman. “If only I could read, then my life would have a beginning and end” is the start of what will be Mal-hae’s first and last confession.

Director: Heo Chul-nyung
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Whispering Trees about?
A documentary about 90-year-old KIM Mal-hae who never gives up on life even on the threshold of death. This film depicts tragic moments in Korean society starting with the National Bodo League Massacre and the more recent struggle against the building of transmission towers in Miryang, revealing the sometimes silent and sometimes defiant personal struggle of one elderly woman. “If only I could read, then my life would have a beginning and end” is the start of what will be Mal-hae’s first and last confession.
Who directed The Whispering Trees?
The Whispering Trees was directed by Heo Chul-nyung.
How long is The Whispering Trees?
The Whispering Trees has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is The Whispering Trees?
The Whispering Trees is a Documentary film.
Where was The Whispering Trees produced?
The Whispering Trees was produced in South Korea.