Korean Films in NYC: Water Lilies (수련)
8th Festival of Cinema NYC
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Regal UA Midway (Theater 2)
(108-22 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375)
13th Chain NYC Film Festival
Tuesday, Aug 12th, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Chain Theatre, 4th Floor
(312 W 36th St New York, NY 10018)
Water Lilies (수련) / 2024 / 119 min
The story follows Hyo-won, who dreams of becoming an actress, and Eun-seo, who seeks to build a new life through employment in the city, as they embark on a fresh start in Seoul. Their struggles, aspirations, and evolving relationship unfold in this delicately crafted emotional drama.
Director: Chanho Lee
Screenwriter: Jung-bum PARK, Chan-ho Lee
Producer: Ji-yoon OH
Cast: Hyo-won LEE as Hyo-won ; Eun-seo CHOI as Eun-seo ; Seung-yun LEE as Su-yun ; In-cheol PARK as In-cheo ; Young-duk Park as Young-hoon
Cinematographer: Nak-won
Editor: Hyun-ju JO
Production Design: Byung-ho YUN
Sound Design: Seong-jun HONG