South Korea / Oct 04, 2023 / Busan International Film Festival
A new start in life pursuing true happiness
1h 46min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Kye-na, an average woman in her late twenties, holds a steady job and a committed boyfriend, Ji-myoung. Yet instead of feeling content, she constantly faces uncertainty, confusion and anxiety. While struggling with personal relationships and life's woes, Kye-na finally embarks for New Zealand despite everyone’s dissuasion on leaving her home behind.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kim Ji-young | Kim Tae-eun |
| Park Seong-il | Cha Sang-woo |
| Lee Hyun-song | Hong-won |
| Bang Jae-min | Hyung-seo |
| Morgan Oey | Ricky |
| Trae Te Wiki | Elly |
| Jung Yi-rang | Chae Bok-hee |
| An Min-young | Ji-myoung's Mother |
| Kim Ye-byeol | Ji-myoung's Sister |
| Kim Woo-taek | Manager |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 한국이 싫어서 |
| Original language | 한국어/조선말 (KO) |
| Spoken languages | English, 한국어/조선말 |
| Production countries | South Korea |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Mocushura Film Production, Cinematic Moment, Sidus, Indiestory |
| Release date | 28 agosto 2024 |
| Executive producer | Kim Woo-ri, Nam Ki-ho, Kim Yoo-kyung, Rhee Han-dae, Stanley Kwak |
| Production | Youn Hee-young |
| Writer | Chang Kang-myoung, Jang Kun-jae, Baek Seung-bin, Jeong Cheol, Kim Jung-eun |
| Editing | Lee Yeon-jeong, Kwon Yoon-gyeong |
| Cinematography | Na Hui-seok |
| Assistant directors | Jang Kun-jae |
| Lighting | Jung Se-young |
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| Camera operators | Na Hui-seok |
| Additional photography | Na Hui-seok |
| Production design | Kim Sun-ha |
| Art direction | Kim Sun-ha |
| Set decoration | Kim Sun-ha |
| Visual effects | Park Sung-jin |
| Music | Kwun Hyun-jeong, Chang Chul-ho, Hong Tack-hyun |
| Sound | Chang Chul-ho, Kwun Hyun-jeong, Hong Tack-hyun |
| Costume design | Liu Jing-dan |
| Makeup | Liu Jing-dan |
| Hairstyling | Liu Jing-dan |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Nov 16, 2024 / Asian World Film Festival
Brazil / Oct 06, 2025 / 14 / Korean Film Festival
Hungary / Oct 12, 2025 / Korean Film Festival
Theatrical release
South Korea / Aug 28, 2024 / 12
Japan / Mar 07, 2025 / G
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