Ajoomma (; ) is a 2022 Singaporean-South Korean drama film directed by He Shuming and produced by Anthony Chen. It stars Hong Hui Fang, Kang Hyung-suk and Jung Dong-hwan.
The film garnered four nominations at the 59th Golden Horse Awards and Hong became the first Singaporean to be nominated for the Best Leading Actress award. It premiered at the 2022 Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2022 and opened in local cinemas on 27 October 2022. The film was selected as the Singaporean entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards.
Cast Hong Hui Fang as Auntie Kang Hyung-suk as Kwon-Woo Jung Dong-hwan as Jung Su Yeo Jin-goo as Yeo Jin-goo Shane Pow as Sam
Production The film is touted as the first official Singapore-South Korean co-production. The filming was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was mostly shot in South Korea, with Hong filming there between end of December 2021 and February 2022. Filming was completed by early April 2022.
Reception
Box Office The film grossed $718,000 in Singapore.
Accolades AwardYear Category Recipients Result27th Busan International Film Festival (2022)2022New Currents AwardAjoommaBaliMakarya Film Festival (2022)2022Best Film AjoommaGolden Horse Film Festival and Awards2022Best Leading ActressHong HuifangBest Supporting ActorJung Dong-hwanBest New DirectorHe ShumingBest Original ScreenplayHe Shuming,Kris OngFIPRESCI Prize Ajoomma NETPAC Award Ajoomma Observation Missions for Asian Cinema Award Ajoomma QCinema International Film Festival 2022Best Screenplay He Shuming, Kris OngAsian World Film Festival 2022Snow Leopard Best Actress AwardHong HuifangRed Sea International Film Festival 2022Film AlUla Audience Award (Best Film) Ajoomma
See also List of submissions to the 95th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film List of Singaporean submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
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