About the Film
“Getting buzzed and dazed in foreign land of Korea, but it’s okay. Because we have Busan!”
Busanfornia is a feature film blending fiction and documentary elements. Set in Busan, South Korea, the story follows three foreign friends searching for love, work, opportunity, and a future—while confronting the emotional realities of living and belonging in a foreign country.
Synopsis
Mike dreams of becoming an actor; Mark wants to be a photographer; and Dylan wants to change the future. The three friends gather in Busan to pursue their individual ambitions. When Korean holidays arrive, their Korean friends become busy, leaving the trio with nothing to do—so they set off on a spontaneous road trip.
It’s always fun when they’re together, but in the unfamiliar city of Busan—where they came seeking new opportunities—love, work, and dreams gradually become more difficult. As their friends leave one by one, can the dreams they’ve been searching for still be found in Busan?
Director Lee Seo-Ho (Seoho Lee)
Director Bio
Education
BA Film & Video — University of the Arts London (UAL / LCC)
MA Art Business — Sotheby’s
Professional Experience
2012–2013 — Billboard Korea (Visual Director)
2014–2017 — Lecturer, Film Department, Dongseo University
Selected Filmography
2006 — Oriental Blues (short film)
2012 — Happy Ending by Johny Phlo (music video)
2021 — Busanfornia (feature)