Aloners

I. Introduction

Aloners is a 2021 South Korean drama directed by Hong Sung-Eun &, starring - Gong Seung-Yeon, Jung Da-Eun, Seo Hyun-Woo & more. It makes its world premiere at the 22nd Jeonju International Film Festival (April 29-May 8, 2021) in the Korean Competition section which marks Gong Seung-Yeon acting debut in a feature film.

II. Synopsis

Jin-A (Gong Seung-Yeon) works at a credit card call center. She does her job well, although she doesn't have relationships with anyone at work or in her personal life. She lives alone and works alone & one day, her neighbor, who sometimes chatted with her, is found dead. His body was found a week after he died. Jin-A is shocked by his death then afterwards, she decides to turn on the camera that was installed at her mother's home a long time ago, finding an unexpected footage.

III. Cast

Pic	Name	Character
	Gong Seung-Yeon	Jin-A
	Jung Da-Eun	Su-Jin
	Seo Hyun-Woo	Seong-Hoon

IV. Trailers

V. Reception

The film has received the scores of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 7.6 on Mydramalist &, 7.2 on IMDB.

VI. Screen International

Jonathan Romney from Screen International as reviewed it as - Aloners transcends its limitations through acute character observation, impressive directorial control and a strong performance from lead actress Gong Seung-yeon.

VII. AWFJ Women on Film

Alexandra Heller-Nicholas has stated - A low-key, thoughtful meditation on the difference between being alone and loneliness, isolation and independence, Aloners is a quiet, thoughtful and sensitive debut feature from a filmmaker to watch.

VIII. Globe and Mail

Aparita Bhandari has remarked about Aloners as - Aloners manages to delicately infuse what otherwise seems like a slice-of-life drama with shots of mystery that keep us invested in Yu Jin's otherwise humdrum life.

VI. Awards & Nominations