The Knitting (2012 Short Film)

The Knitting (Korean: 뜨개질; revised romanization: Ddeugaejil) is a 2012 South Korean short film with a runtime of 12 minutes. The project marks the directorial debut of actress Yoon Eun-Hye.

Background and Production

The short film served as Yoon Eun-Hye's initial assignment as a graduate student at Chungang University. Yoon had enrolled as a graduate student in the university's Division of Korean Digital Image in March 2012.

Plot

A woman packs her personal items while preparing to move, surrounded by piled books, a diary, and photographs in a cluttered home. She discovers an unfinished piece of knitting and begins to complete it while her friends discuss dating. Afterward, she wanders onto the veranda and burrows objects there.

Release and Festivals

The Knitting had its world premiere in October 2012 at the 17th Busan International Film Festival, appearing in the Wide Angle Korean Short Film Competition section.