Netflix releases Lee Chang‑dong’s short film Heartbeat
Netflix launches Lee Chang‑dong’s short film Heartbeat on Monday. The 28‑minute drama, starring Jeon Do‑yeon and Sul Kyung‑gu, debuted at the 23rd Jeonju International Film Festival without a theatrical run. The project was commissioned by the World Health Organization and the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation as part of a depression‑focused initiative. Lee’s feature film Possible Love is scheduled for release on Friday.
Key facts
- Heartbeat runs for 28 minutes, Lee’s first short film.
- Jeon Do‑yeon and Sul Kyung‑gu appear in the short.
- The short premiered at the 23rd Jeonju International Film Festival.
- WHO and Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation funded the project on depression.
- Possible Love, Lee’s feature, will be released on Friday.
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Why it matters
The film highlights mental‑health issues through high‑profile collaboration.
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First published from Yonhap