Directed By Liann Kaye
USA, South Korea | Narrative | 13 min
SEOUL SWITCH is a whimsical, fun-loving short film that explores Asian American identity like you’ve never seen before.
It’s The Prince and the Pauper set in modern-day Korea but written through a smart, comedic, satirical lens. Historically, the switch trope hasn’t been known for its elevated themes or nuanced characters, but this movie pushes the envelope, tackling class, race, and privilege while playing inside this fun premise.
English, Korean
English
2024
13 minutes
Comedy, Coming-of-Age, Musical
Narrative
USA, South Korea
Liann Kaye
Liann Kaye is an AAPI filmmaker based in NYC. She was the Director of Video for Global Citizen’s international music festivals and has directed music videos for Carlos Valdes, Darren Criss, Theo Katzman, Charlene Kaye, & more. Her award-winning mini-series, The Blessing, won “Best Comedy” at the New York Short Film Festival and received the NYC Women’s Fund. Her first feature, Electable, was selected for both the Athena Lab and The Blacklist x WIF Feature Film Residency. This year, she wrote and directed Seoul Switch as a proof of concept. This short film hit film festivals in March of 2024.
Nicole Palermo
Liann Kaye
Kevin Woo