Kim Ji-young, Born 1982

Kim Ji-young, Born 1982

2019 · 119 min · KO · 7.5 (80 votes)
Dir. Kim Do-young · Starring Jung Yu-mi, Gong Yoo, Kim Mi-kyeong, Gong Min-jeung, Park Seong-yeon, Lee Bong-ryeon · Music Choi Jung-in
Drama

Kim Ji-young, an ordinary woman in her 30s, suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by other women from her life, past and present.

VIBE

A quiet, yet deeply affecting portrayal of everyday struggles. It feels like a shared sigh, a collective recognition of invisible burdens. The film is a gentle, persistent hum of societal critique, leaving you with a profound sense of empathy.

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