Based on a 1936 Korean short story, The Shaman Sorceress follows Mohwa, a traditional shaman revered in her village for her abilities as a healer. Concerned about her son’s well-being, she sends him to be raised at a Buddhist temple. There he grows disenchanted and departs for Seoul, where he wanders into a Christian church and is soon converted. Upon his return to the village, his reunion with his family leads to a battle of wills as well as belief systems. Set during Japan’s colonial rule of Korea, the animated feature is a showcase for Ahn's expressive, hand-drawn style. In Korean with English subtitles. (85 mins., DCP)
Acclaimed Korean animation director Ahn Jae-huun will open the 2024-25 Visiting Arts Program at The Ohio State University. From Sept. 22-27, there will be a series of events that will encourage students, faculty, and community members to learn about the art form, and develop their skills. Ahn’s visit is cosponsored by Ohio State’s Office of Academic Affairs; Wexner Center for the Arts, Institute for Korean Studies; Department of East Asian Languages and Literature; Department of Art; Department of Design; Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts; Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design; and East Asian Studies Center.