Synopsis

"CAN ONE DAY SHAPE THE REST OF STUDENT'S LIFE?"
'Reach for the SKY' tells the story of South-Korean high school seniors, and exam repeaters preparing for the annual National Exam. The exam isn't just a regular test because it will determine where they will attend university and will shape the rest of their lives. Getting into a university with a good reputation is one of the most competitive experiences to Korean students. In Korean society, we are commonly referred to top three universities as the SKY universities; the Seoul National University, the Korea University and the Yonsei University.
This film will takes place in a time span of 100 days, starting with the final months of preparation before the exam, its buildup to the exam day as well as the aftermath: the moment they receives a letter and finds out whether they accept to their university of choice. To these students, reaching for the SKY is not a future dream, but a test score on a university application letter.

 

Director's Statement

Reach for the SKY' is about the struggle of senior students trying to get into the top three universities of South-Korea; Seoul National University, Korea Univer- sity, and Yonsei University. Most Koreans long to enter the top 1% of society through these SKY universities because we believe that having a diploma from one of the most prestigious universities is a shortcut to success. Some specialists in education tell students, "You can change your nationality, but you can never change your educational background. So, this national exam will decide your social status in Korean Society." While the Suneung exam is supposed to give all students an equal opportunity to success, only 1% of examiners can reach the SKY. The remaining 99% will have to settle for an inferior university, resulting in a sense of utter defeat at a very young age.

 

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