Sandstorm

Sandstorm is a compelling documentary following the Kolping Women’s Ssireum Team, pioneers in Korean women’s wrestling—a sport officially recognised by the Korean Ssireum Association in 1999 and gaining prominence a decade later when Im Sujeong won the championship. Beginning in 2017, the film tracks five wrestlers—Choi Heehwa, Kim Dahye, Yang Yoonseo, Song Songhwa, and Im Sujeong—over five years, showcasing their matches, triumphs, and challenges. Through intense training sessions and personal moments, Sandstorm explores the intersection of sport and gender, revealing how these women challenge traditional norms and support one another. 

Eunji Lee