Soo Chan Baek

A master of visual storytelling from South Korea, Soo Chan Baek was born in 1965 in Seoul, South Korea. With a career spanning from 1990 to present, Baek is renowned for his works predominantly in the drama and action genres, with his most acclaimed films being "The King of Pigs" and "Seoul Station". Despite not having won any major festival awards, his unique directorial style, characterized by stark social commentary and gritty realism, has earned him a dedicated following. Baek, with his unflinching portrayal of the human condition, becomes a mirror for his audience, reflecting the harsh realities of society through his compelling narratives.