Diva (2020)

I. Introduction

Diva is a 2020 Korean thriller film directed by Cho Seul-ye, starring Shin Min-a and Lee Yoo-young. The film marks the directorial debut of Cho Seul-ye & the filming began on July 16, 2018 and was wrapped up on November 5, 2018. The film was released theatrically on September 23, 2020 in South Korea. Diva was invited at 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival held in July 2021. It was showcased in Korean Fantastic features section.

II. Synopsis

Skill, beauty, personality, 'Diving Diva' Lee Yeong has it all. Not being able to be with her best friend Soo Jin is the only thing that gets in her way. Just so she can help Soo Jin out, she changes her event to synchronizing swimming. While pouring everything to Olympics selection practice, Soo Jin and Lee Yeong are involved in a freak accident. Soo Jin disappears without a trace, while Lee Yeong survives but loses her memory. The memory slowly comes back to her but remembers strange side of Soo Jin. Her iron will begins to shake on the diving board.

III. Cast

	Shin Min-a	Yi-young
	Lee Yoo-young	Soo-jin

IV. Trailers

V. Reception

Eontalk has reviewed Diva as followed - Diva showed the return of Ms. Shin Min-Ah to feature films in 6 years, and what a return it was for her. Her acting was amazing, and the movie itself was a fun, thrilling watch. It was a good, enjoyable ride, but I will say that the ending wasn’t as good. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good either. However, it definitely is worth your time if you like mystery thrillers, as this definitely executed those two elements very well. I recommend giving <Diva> a watch if you’re craving for a suspenseful time.

It has gained the scores of 7.4 on Mydramalist &, 5.4 on IMDB.

VI. Awards & Nominations