“An American Pickle” Should Have Stayed in the Jar
Wacky antics ensue when a 100-year-old Jewish man wakes up from a pickled hibernation in the modern world.

Eun Guk and Eun Soo are siblings living alone after their father passed away. Eun Guk works at the post office. He feels like he is getting older, because of his younger sister's behavior like skipping school to attend an audition. Meanwhile, Eun Soo thinks her life is weary even though she is only 10-years-old. She thinks that because of her older brother, she can't pursue her dreams. Eun Soo then decides to leave for Seoul to achieve her dreams. One day, their mother appears in front of them.
Wacky antics ensue when a 100-year-old Jewish man wakes up from a pickled hibernation in the modern world.
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We sat down with Writer/Director Albert Acosta to discuss his debut short film, (ha-ha), Acosta's foray into narrative cinema, and how his personal experiences have shaped his filmmaking philosophy.