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Screened before Counters, the short film by Judy Suh is a documentary on the Suneung, the entrance examination for the most prestigious universities in South Korea. This 8-hour exam is so famous that it dictates a culture and a lifestyle for the whole country. It’s very simple: almost all Korean high school students attempt it. For the whole day, the entire country holds its breath.