English Tutor
A Korean university student takes on an unusual tutoring job and encounters a young child who refuses to write in English. As the tutor attempts to get to the root of the child's reluctance, she uncovers a shocking revelation about the child and her mother.
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Jaho KooDirector
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Jaho KooWriter
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Jongmin JungProducer
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Do Eun LeeKey Cast"Tutor"
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Hye In SeoKey Cast"Mother"
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Chae A OhKey Cast"So-yeon"
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Wonjo PaikDirector of Photography
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Minyoung KimProduction Designer
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Soli HongProduction Designer
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Jaho KooEditor
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Matt SomogyiSound Designer
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Jesse PayneVFX
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Jade LeeMusic
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Jongmin JungAssistant Director
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Oh Jun KwonAssistant Director
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Eui Sung SongCamera Assistant
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Yejun YoonCamera Assistant
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Neumreum ParkProduction Sound Mixer
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Seunghak LeeGaffer
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Chung Won SeoElectrician
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Ji-woon KimSpecial Makeup
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Cho-hyeon KimSpecial Makeup
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In-a YoonWardrobe
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Sang-min LeeSpecial Effects Supervisor
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Hyun-jun KimSpecial Effects Assistant
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Sang-kyun ParkSpecial Effects Assistant
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Jin Sung ParkDigital Intermediate Supervisor
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Seoung Rae KimDigital Intermediate Colorist
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Shin Hye OhDigital Intermediate Assistant
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Ji Yun YunDigital Intermediate Assistant
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Project Title (Original Language):과외 선생님
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Horror, Drama, Thriller
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Runtime:10 minutes 21 seconds
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Completion Date:February 21, 2023
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Production Budget:16,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Korea, Republic of
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Country of Filming:Korea, Republic of
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Language:Korean
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Bay of Blood Film FestivalNorth Bay, Ontario
Canada
April 20, 2023
World Premiere
Best Short Film -
Portland Horror Film FestivalPortland, Oregon
United States
June 7, 2023
U.S. Premiere
Official Selection -
Bucheon Fantastic International Film FestivalBucheon
Korea, Republic of
July 2, 2023
Asian Premiere
Official Selection -
Fantasia International Film FestivalMontreal, Quebec
Canada
July 26, 2023
Quebec Premiere
Official Selection -
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film FestivalProvidence, Rhode Island
United States
Official Selection -
Burbank International Film FestivalBurbank, California
United States
September 24, 2023
Official Selection
Jaho was born in Paris, France. He studied film production and directing in California and gained professional experience working on studio films, primarily in the action genre, in South Korea and Morocco. Jaho has a multicultural background, having lived in seven countries before the age of 19, and brings a unique perspective to his work, combining experiences from his travels with passion for genre filmmaking. Jaho's desire to merge Western and Korean storytelling styles is evident in his debut short film, "English Tutor," which he self-funded and directed.
English Tutor is a film that delves into the disconnection between adults and children, highlighting the prevalent issue of not truly listening to one another, especially when it comes to children. Through an exaggerated allegory, the movie aims to portray the challenges a child faces in attempting to effectively communicate their thoughts and needs to an adult who should ideally provide nurturing support. By utilizing the backdrop of English lessons, the film takes an ironic approach to convey the significance of communication.