South Korea, Lee Chang-dong’s book “Snowy Day and Other Stories” hangs in the shadow of the violent Gwangju massacre.

Nine-year-old Jin-hee is left by father at an orphanage after remarrying and she quickly has to adjust to her new life and situation. Though she struggles, over time she makes friends with the ...

Before Lee Chang-dong directed his critically acclaimed films, he published short stories and novellas, which are now ...