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Jesa

2019-10-03 · 6 min · ★ 7.0

Documentary · Animation

Jesa is a Korean tradition honoring one's ancestors. The filmmaker interviewed her parents about this ritual. However, it goes totally unexpected.

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Kyungwon Song
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United States of America
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