The Human Company

In the future, the government gives people the time, the rest of their lives, according to certain values as a solution to economic problems caused by scientific development and super-aging. And some people who don’t accept the results find illegal transplant centers where money can buy the time. Nari (20) is an worker of illegal transplants, Human Company, Samantha runs. Therefore, Nari serves and respects her, and she thinks the person whom the Lord envies the most is her daughter, Lizzy. At the Coming-of-Age Day, Lizzy and Nari are given the time at the same time. And Nari is given 50 years, but Lizzy is given only one year, contrary to everyone's expectations. Thus, Samantha takes Nari to the extractor’s room to change their time. Having accepted everything as her destiny, Nari realizes what she thinks and starts running to live again.

  • Sunghyun Cho
    Director
  • Miso Park, Sunghyun Cho
    Writer
  • Yuri Lee
    Key Cast
    "Nari"
  • Haesik Joung
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    휴먼컴퍼니
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Sci-fi
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 30, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Korea, Republic of
  • Country of Filming:
    Korea, Republic of
  • Language:
    Korean
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sunghyun Cho

2020 The Human Company

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Director Statement

I hope that many anxious youth will not collapse and continue to challenge.