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Old Man Lightning + Car, the garden

PROGRAM

Legendary climber John Sherman returns to Midnight Lightning, the mythic Yosemite bouldering route he first conquered 25 years ago. Old Man Lightning captures, with humor and heartfelt sincerity, his six-month journey to reclaim his lost climbing instincts and the dreams of his younger days.

In the following performance, Car, the garden, a singer beloved for his soulful tone and genre-crossing music. Having carved his own path through nothing but genuine devotion to music amid everyday life, his songs offer warm courage to all who dream of new challenges.

■ Date/Time: Sep. 21(Mon) 19:00
■ Venue: UMFF Cinema
The performance will continue for 60 minutes after the film screening.

Old Man Lightning
USA | 2025 | 62min | Color | Documentary | Asian Premiere

The best climbing, comedy, comeback ever made, with a conservation plight. Starring John ‘Verm’ Sher- man, he will make you laugh and cry and maybe piss yer pants.

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Car, the garden

Car, the garden is a musician known for his husky voice and restrained expressiveness, delicately conveying the nuances of emotion. With a voice that is calm on the surface yet carries deep inner emotion, he has explored the subtle nuances of everyday life and the passage of time through his music. Through continuous musical work and diverse collaborations, he has fluidly crossed genre boundaries, building a narrative all his own.

Following 'Myeong-dong Calling', Car, the garden has demonstrated greater emotional depth and artistic maturity through his work and performances. While the 2025 EP 'TWO', a collaboration with O3ohn, revealed a new creative synergy, his recently released EP 'Blue Heart' offers a clear picture of Car, the garden's current musical direction through understated sound and emotion. His body of work reflects an ever-deepening approach to expressing emotion through music.

Car, the garden has moved beyond the themes of youth to explore more intimate moments and feelings. With a voice that balances quiet strength and deep sensitivity, he captures life's moments as his musical world continues to expand.