Cho Jung-Rae

A master storyteller of poignant human dramas, Cho Jung-Rae was born in 1965 in Seoul, South Korea. He began his directorial career in the early 2000s, specializing in drama and historical genres, with his most acclaimed film being "Spirits' Homecoming" that bravely tackled the sensitive historical topic of Korean comfort women during World War II. Though not recognized by major international film festivals, his work has been greatly admired and awarded within South Korea, particularly for his ability to handle delicate historical issues with respect and emotional depth. Cho Jung-Rae, with his empathetic lens on history, is not just a filmmaker, but a chronicler of the human heart in its most trying times.