El Condor Pasa (2013 Film)

El Condor Pasa (Korean: 콘돌은 날아간다) is a 2013 South Korean drama film directed by Jeon Soo-Il. The film explores the psychological and spiritual turmoil of a Catholic priest following the death of a young girl who was close to him.

Promotional poster for the film El Condor Pasa

Plot

The narrative centers on Priest Park, a man deeply integrated into his community. His life is upended when a girl, who is treated like a member of his own family, dies. The incident forces the priest to confront intense mental and physical hardships as he grapples with the tragedy.

Scene from the film El Condor Pasa — A scene from the film El Condor Pasa

Production and Release

The film was written by Jeon Soo-Il and Kim Kyung, with cinematography by Kim Sung-Tae. It had its world premiere at the 17th Busan International Film Festival in October 2012. The film was officially released in South Korea on May 30, 2013, with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was later featured at the 48th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2013.