Paju

Paju is a 2009 South Korean film. It tells the tale of a teenage schoolgirl and her complex relationship with her older sister’s husband. Set in the city where it takes its name from – a longtime military area and now a developing city located close to the North/South Korean border – its narrative deals with guilt, mystery, love and redemption, as well as the psychological layers of its characters. The film also offers a glimpse into South Korean society and the struggles some residents of Paju face.