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So Very Very
A poor aspiring filmmaker juggles between intermittent assistant director-work and distributing flyers on the street. He marries a Thai woman who moves in with him without a decent wedding. She struggles to adjust to life in Korea, learning Korean while searching for work. Unfortunately things are not so easy, and her husband’s dream of becoming a filmmaker just seems like a mirage. The man breaks his wife’s heart when he brings her recycled clothes from a female filmmaker friend or accepts a TV network friend’s request to shoot him for a program introducing the daily life of an assistant director who has no hope of breaking into the business. His wife is ashamed that their life is considered miserable and that their poor state will be broadcast on national TV, nevertheless the man takes no account of her feelings. She cannot take it anymore and declares she is returning to Thailand.
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Plot Summary
So Very Very tells the story of Karl, a middle-aged man who finds himself at a crossroads in life. After a sudden job loss and the breakdown of his marriage, he retreats to the countryside to reconsider his future. There, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters who challenge his perspective and offer him unexpected paths forward.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its sensitive portrayal of a man's existential crisis and others finding its pacing too slow. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating its introspective nature but wishing for more dramatic tension.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its understated performances and exploration of mid-life ennui.
Criticized for a lack of narrative drive and sometimes ponderous dialogue.
The film's contemplative mood was seen as both a strength and a weakness.
Google audience: Audience reviews were scarce, but those available indicated appreciation for the film's thoughtful approach to character development and relatable themes of loss and reinvention, though some found it too slow-paced.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in a remote village in Bavaria, Germany, with much of the cast and crew staying in local guesthouses, fostering a close-knit atmosphere during production.
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