‘Journey There’ finds family through music and loss
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In the Korean film “Journey There”, Chun-hee, a widow in Gangneung, South Korea, forms an unexpected family with Min-jun, a Korean adoptee from Germany, and Seong-chan, a young pianist.
Chun-hee moves to a smaller home after her husband dies, but discovers her grand piano won’t fit. Min-jun offers to house the piano in his apartment, beginning a close relationship with Chun-hee despite their age and cultural differences.
The film also follows Min-jun as he searches for his biological mother while pursuing his career as a conductor. Seong-chan, an orphaned pianist, joins their circle, and the piano becomes a central point of connection for all three. While the story unfolds gently, the film acknowledges Chun-hee’s terminal illness and her late husband’s prior plans for assisted suicide.
The movie focuses on Chun-hee’s acceptance of her fate and her ability to find joy and meaning in her remaining time. “Journey There” premiered in South Korean theaters on Wednesday, aiming to offer comfort to those experiencing grief through its story, landscapes, and music.
