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Kim Ji-young: Born 1982

Original title: 82 nyeonsaeng Kim Ji-yeong
  • 2019
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
4.7K
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Jung Yu-mi in Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 (2019)
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Kim Ji-young, an ordinary woman in her 30s, suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by others such as her late mother and older sister, and the stories of the people connected to her.Kim Ji-young, an ordinary woman in her 30s, suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by others such as her late mother and older sister, and the stories of the people connected to her.Kim Ji-young, an ordinary woman in her 30s, suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by others such as her late mother and older sister, and the stories of the people connected to her.

  • Director
    • Kim Do-Young
  • Writers
    • Kim Do-Young
    • Cho Nam-Joo
    • Yoo Yeong-ah
  • Stars
    • Jung Yu-mi
    • Gong Yoo
    • Kim Mi-kyung
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kim Do-Young
    • Writers
      • Kim Do-Young
      • Cho Nam-Joo
      • Yoo Yeong-ah
    • Stars
      • Jung Yu-mi
      • Gong Yoo
      • Kim Mi-kyung
    • 26User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Jung Yu-mi
    Jung Yu-mi
    • Kim Ji-yeong
    Gong Yoo
    Gong Yoo
    • Jung Dae-Hyun
    Kim Mi-kyung
    Kim Mi-kyung
    • Mi-sook
    Kim Sung-cheol
    Kim Sung-cheol
    • Ji-seok
    Kang Ae-sim
    Kang Ae-sim
    • Ji-young's Grandmother
    Lee Bong-ryun
    Lee Bong-ryun
    • Hye-Soo
    Woo Do-im
    Woo Do-im
    • Fruit store man's daughter
    Lee Eol
    Lee Eol
    • Young-Soo
    Lee Hae-woon
    Lee Hae-woon
    • Advertiser Male Employee
    Lee Jae-In
    • Section chief Park
    Lee Ju-won
    • Section Chief Jeong
    Kim Mi-ji
    • Permed female employee
    Gong Min-jung
    Gong Min-jung
    • Eun-Young
    Park Se-hyun
    Park Se-hyun
    • Kim Ji-yeong (young)
    Ahn Tae-Rin
    • Kim Ji-yeong (baby)
    Kim Yong-Joon
    • Chairman Yang
    • Director
      • Kim Do-Young
    • Writers
      • Kim Do-Young
      • Cho Nam-Joo
      • Yoo Yeong-ah
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    User reviews26

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    9g-87877

    Speak for girls.

    It is said that after the publication of the novel and the release of the film, the majority of south Korean men still launched an endless online abuse and boycott, so it is conceivable that in Asia, the status of women is so low that even though some people have awakened, most people still feel accustomed to it.Women's rights are not just a "METOO" movement. They are needed in every aspect of society, from the home to the workplace.I hope everyone, women can speak for themselves, and men can speak for women, as a talk show host urged on the program: if you keep silent and think it's not your business, then you are an accomplice.
    8claire-43597

    A decent movie

    A realistic movie drawing attention to full time mothers' psychological and lifestyle changes after getting married and giving birth in Asian countries. A touching story with great actors, worth watching.
    10ozaxon

    Love the ending

    Just fall in love with this movie. I really like gong yoo role here, eventho Im not married but I wish I can be like gong yoo character in the future. Bestttt
    8nadirairdiana

    Motherhood: is it an easy feat?

    'Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982' is based on a fiction novel by Cho Nam-joo that was published in October 2016. Cho only took two months to write the novel as the character's life relates to her own life. She mentioned that "Kim Ji-young's life isn't much different from the one I have lived. That's why I was able to write so quickly without much preparation."

    The novel is a critique of the patriarchal system that is still very much alive in South Korea's women's lives that depicts what happens from childhood to adulthood (after marriage). The lead actor (Gong Yoo) and actress (Jung Yu-mi) were brilliant in the film. Even from the opening scene, we can already sense the tension in this film. This film would like to also show how being a stay-at-home mother is never an easy feat. Everyone will have a desire to accomplish things outside private life, however, this is easier for men than it is for women. A secret that is often kept secret is the fact that most women go through depression while trying to be a good mother. This film explored that taboo subject.
    8mdlnol

    An optimistic yet realistic story

    The movie was beautiful. although it was a bit slow-paced, there were a lot of touching moments. throughout the movie you'll find yourself rooting for kim ji-young as she struggles to find herself in the midst of criticisms from her mother in-law. the movie was hopeful, but also had a realistic ending. as a woman myself, i felt very inspired after watching this.

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      Based on a bestselling fiction novel Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo.

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2019 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Vidio (Indonesia)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Kim Ji-young 1982
    • Filming locations
      • Seoul, South Korea
    • Production companies
      • Lotte Entertainment
      • Spring Wind Film Company
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      • $27,696,393
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 58m(118 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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