Out of the Cave (Film)

Out of the Cave (Korean: 동굴 밖으로; revised romanization: Dongkool Bakeuro) is a South Korean documentary film directed by Ahn Kearn-Hyung.

Production and Concept

The director sought to create a documentary centered on stray cats inhabiting an apartment complex. By observing and growing close to the animals, the filmmaker encounters various aspects of the surrounding environment, culminating in a portrait of contemporary society.

Release

The film had a runtime of 80 minutes and received its world premiere on April 29, 2011, at the 12th Jeonju International Film Festival, competing within the Korean Feature Films Competition section.