In 1996, Lesbos, Korea's first lesbian bar, opened its doors.
Myung-woo, one of the bar's proprietors who has been running this queer haven, prompts a broader reflection on Seoul’s lesbian scene, and the twists and turns of the city’s queer spaces over the past five decades.
Director Aram Kwon’s sensitive and hilarious documentary ruminates on memory and space, tracing the evolution of lesbian and queer spaces in Seoul.
This is a film about a shared sense of belonging, and shared environments of kinship. Offering a rare insight into Seoul’s often-hidden lesbian history, Home Ground reveals the vibrancy and endurance of South Korea’s queer culture.
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