Little Whale’s Sea 23

An Unfamiliar Journey Between a Father and Son

Five years after losing his mother to cancer, Seung-woo is suddenly reunited with his father. However, his father’s place in his memories has long been empty, and the man standing before him is rough in both speech and action. As Seung-woo climbs into his father’s truck for the ride home, his heart overflows with anxiety. Throughout their journey, the boy, who has closed himself off through selective mutism, and the clumsy father constantly clash. Yet, the unexpected events they encounter on the road become a bridge, allowing them to look into each other’s deep-seated wounds. Embracing the void left by the mother, the two finally face one another. This story, captured in warm monotype prints, beautifully portrays the process of two strangers slowly soaking into each other’s lives to become a true family.