A first love pov story.|Oct. 06, 2022|119 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Drama;K-Drama;Romance
Description: “20th Century Girl,” a South Korean romance drama directed by Bang Woo-ri in her debut feature, stars Kim Yoo-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, and Roh Yoon-seo. Set in 1999, the film explores themes of friendship, first love, and the innocence of youth. It premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival and was released on Netflix on October 21, 2022.
The story follows Na Bo-ra (Kim Yoo-jung), a 17-year-old high school student with a cheerful and athletic personality. Her best friend, Yeon-du (Roh Yoon-seo), asks Bo-ra to gather information about Baek Hyun-jin (Park Jung-woo), a boy she has a crush on, while Yeon-du undergoes heart surgery in the U.S. To achieve this, Bo-ra befriends Hyun-jin’s best friend, Poong Un-ho (Byeon Woo-seok). Through this process, Bo-ra unexpectedly experiences her first love, which is both sweet and bittersweet. Years later, as an adult, she reminisces about this significant chapter of her life.
“20th Century Girl” captures the essence of teenage emotions and relationships, offering a nostalgic look at young love and friendship in the final year of the 20th century. The film blends heartfelt storytelling with a touch of melancholy, reflecting on the enduring impact of first love.
Cast director: Bang Woo-ri
Cast actor: Kim You-jung, Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jung-woo, Roh Yoon-seo, Kim Sung-kyung, Jeong Seok-yong, Lee Chun-moo, Yoon Yi-reh, Han Hyo-joo, Gong Myoung
Original name: 20세기 소녀