Declaration of Fools

Overview

The story opens with the tragic suicide of a film director, setting the stage for a satirical exploration of 1980s Korean society, emblematic of the Korean New Wave Cinema. Following marginalized individuals navigating their bleak existences, the narrative captures their fleeting moments of liberation amidst despair. Through humor and biting criticism, the film delves into the complexities of life on society's fringes, revealing both the struggles and small victories of its characters as they seek meaning in their otherwise bleak circumstances.