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Oseam
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Genre

Fairy tale, Animation

Created by

Jeong Chae-bong

Main Theme

Drama, Family

Basic Info.

​After losing their parents, Gilsson and Gam wander aimlessly until they meet a monk who offers them refuge at a nearby temple. While the monk and Gam leave for a nearby village, a heavy snowstorm traps them there, leaving Gilsson alone in the hermitage.​



Additional Info.

​"Despite failing at the Korean box office, Oseam won the Grand Prix at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in France. It is widely regarded as a masterpiece, often considered a victim of the local theater system. Its deeply emotional and heart-wrenching story has earned a devoted fanbase. Annecy winners, such as Miyazaki Hayao's Porco Rosso and Isao Takahata's Pom Poko, demonstrate the global recognition of this festival as a pinnacle of animation excellence."​



Key Characters:

​"Gilson: A young orphan boy and the protagonist. He and his sister meet monks by a river and begin living in a temple. Gam: Gilson's older sister, who was blinded during a childhood fire that claimed their mother's life."​​