Ban Dal (Half-Moon)

Ban Dal (Half-Moon) is a drama about a woman named Annette who travels to Korea with her adopted son. The story centers on the first meeting between Annette and the boy's biological mother, exploring the complex emotions and questions regarding motherhood that arise from their encounter.

The film was written and directed by Sin Hae-sup, who previously directed Comrade Anna in 2019. This production was a collaboration between Switzerland and Korea, produced by Zürcher Hochschule der Künste. The cast features Lale Yavaş as Annette, Shin Eun-jung as Min-jeong, and Sin Hae-sup in the role of Joel / Ji-hoon. The short film has a runtime of 22 minutes and was released on June 10, 2025.