A brand new life is a heart-breaking story, based on the director's personal life. A sweet 9-year-old Korean girl is abandoned by her father, who one day and without any warning drops her off at a Catholic orphanage in the countryside and leaves. Life is suddenly too painful for her. With the cutest little actress, who has to deal with life's harshest lessons. A relatable debut feature, it uses the simplest and purest film language. 10/10.