Speed of Happiness (2021)
Many trekkers visit Oze, a wetland with breathtaking scenery. However, having a long and severe winter, the mountain lodges in Oze are only open from May to October. Vehicles are unable to pass through the wetlands; “botcah” (the traditional carriers manually transporting luggage), who carry packages of food and other materials on foot, are the only ones who can get to the lodges. Speed of Happiness sends respect to the botcah who have embodied values learned while walking every day and humbly accompany their daily lives. Walking along at the pace of each botcah, the film gazes at calluses, smiles, hardships, endurance, and hope. The solidity of their lives in Oze pounds our hearts and the taste of each season touches our skin.
Director: Park Hyuck-jee
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: November 18, 2021
Cast
Editing: Park Hyuck-jee
Production: Hiharbor Pictures
Country: South Korea
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Park Hyuck-jee
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Speed of Happiness about?
- Many trekkers visit Oze, a wetland with breathtaking scenery. However, having a long and severe winter, the mountain lodges in Oze are only open from May to October. Vehicles are unable to pass through the wetlands; “botcah” (the traditional carriers manually transporting luggage), who carry packages of food and other materials on foot, are the only ones who can get to the lodges. Speed of Happiness sends respect to the botcah who have embodied values learned while walking every day and humbly accompany their daily lives. Walking along at the pace of each botcah, the film gazes at calluses, smiles, hardships, endurance, and hope. The solidity of their lives in Oze pounds our hearts and the taste of each season touches our skin.
- Who directed Speed of Happiness?
- Speed of Happiness was directed by Park Hyuck-jee.
- Who stars in Speed of Happiness?
- Speed of Happiness stars Hiroaki Igarashi, Norihito Ishitaka.
- How long is Speed of Happiness?
- Speed of Happiness has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Speed of Happiness?
- Speed of Happiness is a Documentary film.
- Where was Speed of Happiness produced?
- Speed of Happiness was produced in South Korea.