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A metal bucket filled with dark liquid and a cut off nose inside sits beside someone's foot

How to Smell Without a Nose

  Esther Yun Kong, Age 21

  Brooklyn. New York, United States     8 minutes

Synopsis

How to Smell Without a Nose is a dark and impactful short about the Korean war illustrated through the prosecution of a Joseon woman. Striking horror effects and committed performances created a palpable sense of dread.

This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2025 shorts program.

  

 Korean with subtitles

Content Considerations

Film Credits

  •   Esther Yun Kong
  •   Esther Yun Kong
  •   Esther Yun Kong
  •   Esther Yun Kong
  •   Hyeyoung Yun
  •   Esther Yun Kong

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