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
capitia, 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.
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