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Love Is Protein

2008 · 23 min Animation Comedy Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

One idle summer night, three poor housemates, Jae-ho, Kyeong-soon, and Hong-chan order fried chicken with the money from the shattered piggy bank. When the food arrives, it is delivered by a large swine. A giant chicken soon follows, begging the 3 housemates that his fried chick is not to be eaten.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 사랑은 단백질
Year 2008
Country South Korea
Genre Animation, Comedy, Drama
Director Yeon Sang-ho
Runtime 23 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (2 votes)

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Director Sohn Bong-hun constructs a short film on the contrast between mundane routine and surreal intrusion, using simple animation as a vehicle for sudden philosophical depth. It explores morality and compassion through grotesque imagery while maintaining a light comedic tone.

What lingers after the credits is a surprisingly tender parable, packaged as an absurd sketch, that reframes the simple act of ordering food. Those who tire of predictable narratives will find a refreshing bite of whimsical social commentary here. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Yeon Sang-ho

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