Our Body

I. Introduction

Our Body is a 2018 South Korean drama film written, directed and edited by Han Ka-ram in her debut feature film, starring Choi Hee Seo &, Ahn Ji Hye as the main casts. The film had its world premiere in the Discovery section of the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, held from 6 to 16 September 2018. It was then screened at the 23rd edition of the Busan International Film Festival in October 2018. And finally, it was released on South Korea on September 26, 2019.

II. Synopsis

An overeducated, disenchanted woman, Ja Young, loses her ambition after many grueling years of studying for the public official exam. Which she has failed multiple times. One lonely evening, a beautiful, fit runner, Hyun Joo, glides smoothly past her. Intrigued by this celestial vision of harmony and grace, Ja Young repeatedly returns, hoping to meet the object of her curiosity. Ja-Young begins to jog. The pressure she has felt from other people begin to dissipate and vitality returns to her life.

III. Cast

Pic	Name	Character
	Choi Hee Seo	Ji Young
	Ahn Ji Hye	Hyun Joo

IV. Trailer

V. Movie

VI. Reception

The film has received 5.9 scores on IMDB, & 7.0 scores on Mydramalist.

VII. Screendaily

Reviewing it for Screendaily, Jason Bechervaise called it an impressive feature debut, with Choi Hee-seo delivering a nuanced and dedicated performance.

VIII. Variety

Variety's Jessica Kiang says, - A promising but almost willfully obscure debut and a convincing but underpowered exploration of female identity and alienation in status-and-youth-obsessed contemporary Seoul.

VII. Awards & Nominations