Seoul’s Indie Cinemas Are Pure Romance 🎞️
If travel is a journey of the body,
then watching a film in an indie theater feels like finding coordinates for your soul.
Yesterday, I saw a film at EMU in Seoul — the vibe was so perfect that the moment I stepped outside, I immediately looked up my next destination: LAIKA.
So today, I went.
And guess what? It was like opening a mystery box — and inside was the very film I’d been dreaming of: “YOUTH”.
Sadly, the posters were already sold out 😭
This film is tied to the final musical project of Ryuichi Sakamoto,
directed by Ao Oki in his debut feature.
The cinematography and emotions are beautifully restrained —
but the score? It cuts straight to the bone.
As I waited for the film to begin,
I suddenly realized:
Every time I walk into a small, quiet theater like this,
I feel truly at peace.
It’s as if life presses “reset” and offers a new beginning.
These independent cinemas curate with such taste.
No blockbusters, no fanfare — just hidden gems
that you might never encounter anywhere else.
🌀 It wasn’t my favorite film of all time.
It wasn’t even my first time watching a movie in Korea.
But it was one of the most beautiful moviegoing experiences I’ve ever had.
Sometimes, it’s not the film that heals you.
It’s the whole moment around it.
#entertainment #movie #cinema
