Ku Born

Ku Born, an unsung luminary of Asian cinema, was born in 1949 in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea. His directorial career spanned over four decades from 1970 until 2010, whereby he made his mark primarily in the genres of drama, thriller, and historical fiction, with his masterpieces such as 'Timeless Echoes' and 'Whispers of the Past' earning him critical acclaim. Although he did not bag awards at major film festivals, his work received several domestic accolades, a testament to his evocative storytelling and his unique style defined by his meticulous attention to detail in set design and his penchant for complex, multi-dimensional characters. In a heartfelt human tone, one could say that Ku Born, with his quiet humility and unerring dedication to his craft, invariably reminded us of the profound narratives that could be woven from the threads of ordinary lives.