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Tag Archives: South Korean Film
The Journey to Gyeong-ju (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): There bumpy family trip for revenge
South Korean film “The Journey to Gyeong-ju” is a mixed bag which actually works better than expected. Although it often feels rather uneven as frequently bumping back and forth between comedy and drama along the story, the movie is somehow … Continue reading
The Love of Truman (2025) ☆☆(2/4): The Tedium of Truman
South Korean independent film “The Love of Truman” is a piece of tedium about which I cannot care that much. At first, it begins with an interesting SF/fantasy story premise, but then it unfortunately drones on and on without much … Continue reading
Last Summer (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): As a country summer passes…
It may take some time for you to sense and then process what and how South Korean independent film “Last Summer” is about. Leisurely establishing its vividly realistic rural atmosphere across the screen, the movie gradually blurs the line between … Continue reading
The Gorals (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A modest but charming coming-of-age tale
South Korean independent film “The Gorals” is a modest but likable coming-of-age tale about four different high school girls banding together for their little mission to accomplish. As they bounce from one point to another along the story, the movie … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Coming-of-age drama, High School, High Schooler, South Korean Film
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The Fin (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): An odd and strange South Korean dystopian film
I could not help but become mesmerized more and more by the dystopian world of South Korean independent film “The Fin”. Although I found its supposedly futuristic background a little outrageous at times, the movie is filled with a considerable … Continue reading
The Glimmering (2025) ☆1/2(1.5/4): A little misguided total bore
South Korean independent film “The Glimmering” is a little misguided total bore. I did not care at all about what it is about or how it is about, and, despite my attempt to be open-minded about whatever it intends to … Continue reading
Hope (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): The very intense first chapter
South Korean film “Hope” will definitely grab you from the beginning to the end – and I am not joking at all. As a matter of fact, it is often so intense, thrilling, and captivating that I was actually let … Continue reading
Summer’s Camera (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little sensitive queer adolescent drama
South Korean independent film “Summer’s Camera” is a little queer adolescent drama to be admired for its somber but sensitive moments. Calmly following the uncertain emotional journey of its queer adolescent heroine, the movie subtly illustrates her personal loss and … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Coming-of-age drama, High School, Homosexaulity, Lesbian, South Korean Film
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Manok (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A lesbian lady back in her rural hometown
South Korean independent film “Manok” is a likable queer comedy drama boldly waving its rainbow spirit across the screen. While its cheerful mix between humor and drama often feels rather uneven especially during its second half, the movie has a … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedy, Homosexuailty, South Korean Film, Transgender, Village
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Soar (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): She simply wants to escape…
South Korean independent film “Soar” is an earnest coming-of-age tale about one desperate adolescent girl who wants to escape from her very unhappy environment. Calmly and sensitively observing how much she struggles to hold onto a rather unlikely opportunity for … Continue reading
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Tagged Adolescence, Coming-of-age drama, Domestic Abuse, South Korean Film
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