Norwegian Mackerel

In Norwegian Mackerel, the story unfolds over ten years after the siblings lost their mother during childbirth and their father shortly thereafter. Facing eviction, the four siblings find themselves with only a letter from their father and a car registration belonging to Chun-ja. With a shared sense of urgency, they decide to reclaim the car from their uncle and hold a family meeting to discuss their future.

Jun-myung, the third sibling, expresses a desire to take a year off from school to travel, prompting the group to go on a camping journey together. This decision signifies not just an escape from their current troubles, but also a chance to reconnect as siblings and address their shared grief. The film captures their interactions and the emotional weight of their shared past, highlighted by their experiences on the road.