”About a Daughter” producers express regret over Daejeon city government's request to remove film due to queer depictions... ”Incites hatred and division”

The production team for the film "About a Daughter" expressed regret over the request from Daejeon Metropolitan City to withdraw the film. "About a Daughter" is about a daughter (Lim Se Mi) and her same-sex partner (Ha Yoon Kyung).
I (Oh Min-ae) end up spending time together with her, and the three women move forward with a best understanding instead of a perfect understanding. TV Series. "Health Teacher Ahn Eun-young" and "Kim Ji-yeon, Born 1982"
This is a film adaptation of the bestselling novel of the same name, published by Min-Onsha as part of the "Today's Young Writers" series. The original novel targets the weak circles of our society, such as minorities and those without connections.
He has received great acclaim from critics and readers for his sharp language and suspenseful scenes that depict the mechanisms of violence at work.
The movie will not only faithfully incorporate the message of the original work,
With its expanded message emphasizing that this is not just a story for the socially disadvantaged, but for all of us, the film has garnered invitations and awards at major film festivals in Korea even before its release, sparking hot topics.
In particular, in recent years, the festival has been held at the 21st Belgium International Film Festival, the 19th Paris Korea Film Festival, the 48th Sao Paulo International Film Festival, the 24th Festival International
du Film Gay et Lesbien de Grenoble", "28th Mix International LGBTQ+ Film
The film has also received love calls from overseas film festivals, such as the Daejeon Metropolitan City Film Festival and the Daejeon Film Festival, which will be screened during Gender Equality Week in 2024.
The city of Daejeon requested that the film be withdrawn due to its queer content, sparking controversy.
I was troubled by whether it was appropriate to hold a screening of a film that would become a social issue during this period.
"We have conveyed to them that we would like them to avoid events held under the subsidy program," and "Some citizens, although not all, feel uncomfortable, and on the other hand, because the organization has its own goals and ideals, we have decided to hold the event as a gender equality week.
In response, the Daejeon Women's Film Festival said, "'About My Daughter' is not just about queer women, but also about women who are involved in after-school care, non-regular work, and other diverse fields.
The film includes a story about queer women. Moreover, the theme of "queer women's lives and families" is an important issue that cannot be separated from women. However, Daejeon City is not a film that is based on the idea that it contains queer content.
"We demand the cancellation of the screening for no other reason than the totalitarian administration's promotion of hatred and division," they said.
The necessary 10 million won (approximately 1 million yen) is being raised through emergency online donations, and the planned event has been scaled down to a two-day event, "
A total of 10 films will be screened, including "About a Daughter." The distribution company "Challan," which distributes "About a Daughter," also sympathizes with the decision of the Daejeon Women's Film Festival, saying, "The meaning of the film is so vivid that it is a very meaningful work."
"In order to avoid any rush and share the film with a wider audience, we have decided not to accept any additional screening fees."
In this way, Daejeon Metropolitan City decided to hold an alternative screening, which did not fit the purpose of Gender Equality Week.
However, local women's groups have voiced their criticism, and it remains to be seen whether the differences in their positions will be narrowed. "About a Daughter" will be released in Korea on the 4th.