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Won-Pyung Sohn
Won-Pyung Sohn is a South Korean author and filmmaker best known for her novel Almond. She writes stories about human connection and the experience of growing up. Her work has won several awards in Korea and
Almendra
Yunjae was born with alexithymia, a condition that prevents him from feeling or expressing emotions. After a tragic street attack leaves his grandmother dead and his mother in a vegetative state, Yunjae is left to navigate life alone, managing his family's used bookstore. His isolated world is upended by the arrival of Gon, a volatile and troubled boy who has endured his own traumatic past. This unexpected encounter forces Yunjae to confront his emotional limitations and the complexities of human connection.