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The preview is only out right now, it's set to be released later this year. The preview follow korean highschool girls around and give us westerners a feel for what a competitive asian society is like. It's interesting to say the least. What I don't like is how the film maker keeps on pushing western ideals in her short monologues, but hey I guess it adds to the film by contrasting the two cultures.
PS. white chick is cute =)
In sixty short years, South Korea went from being one of the poorest countries in Asia to having the world's 13th largest economy. Korean students have some of the highest test scores in the world, and a higher rate of acceptance into American Ivy Leagues than any other foreign country. But Korea also leads the world in two not quite so stunning ways- the highest rate of plastic surgery per capita, and a higher suicide rate than any other developed nation.
So. What's life like for a Korean student? In one of the most competitive societies in the world, how does one find their place? What does it take to achieve your aspirations and goals? Our documentary will take a look at the lives of five Korean teenagers on the verge of either reaching- or losing- their dreams. The film will follow the students during the most stressful time of their lives- their last year of high school. After studying for roughly sixteen hours each day, their futures boil down to one last exam. On November 10th, 2011, thousands of high school seniors will take a nine hour test that for many, will determine their economic and social status for the rest of their lives.
http://www.koreanhighschool.com/
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cool story bro
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god that black teacher should be fired teaching that crap......
what the hell really teaching beauty surgeries are good ? -.-
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On August 27 2011 02:08 GizmoPT wrote:
god that black teacher should be fired teaching that crap......
what the hell really teaching beauty surgeries are good ? -.-
i got the feeling she was trying to expand their definition of beauty, cuz she noticed so many girls trying to modify themselves. i wonder how the guys have time for starcraft 2, is this really the korea i know?!
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On August 27 2011 02:10 Malgrif wrote:Show nested quote +On August 27 2011 02:08 GizmoPT wrote:
god that black teacher should be fired teaching that crap......
what the hell really teaching beauty surgeries are good ? -.- i got the feeling she was trying to expand their definition of beauty, cuz she noticed so many girls trying to modify themselves. i wonder how the guys have time for starcraft 2, is this really the korea i know?!
That's why someone like Polt, who is a progamer and going to a good university at the same time is very very impressive.
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Wow, this is intense, i knew the high expectations caused problems but i didnt think it problem went all the way down to highschool.
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Release: August 2012...
Why is this thread here? You wanted to make sure you got the OP by the time this becomes relevant or...? This seems a little premature, moreover besides stating that anyone would find this interresting or not there really isn't anything to discuss about with the documentary not being released and all.
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On August 27 2011 02:14 Jetaap wrote:Show nested quote +On August 27 2011 02:10 Malgrif wrote:On August 27 2011 02:08 GizmoPT wrote:
god that black teacher should be fired teaching that crap......
what the hell really teaching beauty surgeries are good ? -.- i got the feeling she was trying to expand their definition of beauty, cuz she noticed so many girls trying to modify themselves. i wonder how the guys have time for starcraft 2, is this really the korea i know?! That's why someone like Polt, who is a progamer and going to a good university at the same time is very very impressive.
Nada too iirc.
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Sang kuh pul is really creepy. Are korean schoolgirls really that obsessed with looking like western girls?
I think they're all beautiful :3
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On August 27 2011 02:23 PepperoniPiZZa wrote:
Sang kuh pul is really creepy. Are korean schoolgirls really that obsessed with looking like western girls?
I think they're all beautiful :3
These are traditional East Asian beauty standards . . it has nothing to do with white people.
Koreans don't like European eyes, as most Europeans have deepset eyes and prominent brows.
They want to look like the East Asians who naturally have double eyelids (about a quarter in Korea and over half in some parts of China)
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Modern Korean society truly is fascinating.
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Sadly this is the truth, I live in Sydney and I know quite a few Korean friends who go back to Korea for the summer and come back with a new face. They're only 14 as well...
Then there are those who are westernised and don't really care for these cultural fads.
Of those Korean girls that I know from uni who came from Korea there are a few who never had surgery (or so they say), because they were born with double lid and a tall nose to begin with.
If you look at Kpop music etc, you'll see it's the girls who have to compete for the guys, not the guys chasing the girl. It's really weird, yet sad at the same time because society places more pressure on women to begin with compared to men.
Edit: Also what Chen Chen says is true, East Asian double lids and ideal facial structure is really different compared to Caucasians
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I'm korean and I'm so thankful that I came to USA at early age. I feel so bad for these girls who think they have to resort to plastic surgeries. Man, those sucides.... Korean education is what brought Korea to a high-value country but it also has so many side effects.
On the side note, I'm very impressed by the director's film making. She is so young but so bold. I'll definetly keep my eyes on this film when it comes out.
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Really interesting piece of film, it's a shame how young people have their ideals on beauty created for them by others (physically). I'm 18 (I consider that young xD) and for me personality triumphs over looks, I'd rather have a great relationship with any woman with a great personality, rather than a boring one with a beautiful woman.
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On August 27 2011 02:17 DisneylandSC wrote:
Release: August 2012...
Why is this thread here? You wanted to make sure you got the OP by the time this becomes relevant or...? This seems a little premature, moreover besides stating that anyone would find this interresting or not there really isn't anything to discuss about with the documentary not being released and all.
theres a lot to be discussed with an 18 minute video, relax lol...pretty sure that trailer shed some interesting facts that a lot of non-koreans weren't aware of.
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The korean girl with the glasses who said she needed surgery to get a boyfriend was cute. She definitly didnt need surgery
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That is the problem with placing such strict importance on testing. There has to be a happy medium somewhere I don't think any country has it right thus far.
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I like the idea, but I don't trust such a young chick doing this
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God that is some disturbing/depressing shit. Really interested to see the full movie though.
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