Yourself and Yours
Yourself and Yours

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Yourself and Yours

2016
Movie
87 min
Korean

While a South Korean man wanders the city in search of the woman he just broke up with, she successively meets and flirts with two men who claim to have met her before.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users80%
Director: Hong Sang-sooGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A film about Min-jung, who is having a crisis of faith after her boyfriend, a painter, has seemingly gone out drinking with another woman. She seeks out various men and has conversations that reveal her inner turmoil and question the nature of relationships and truth. The film explores themes of jealousy, communication, and the subjective reality of individual experiences.

Critical Reception

Yourself and Yours was generally well-received by critics, who praised its subtle exploration of relationship dynamics and its characteristic Hong Sang-soo blend of humor and melancholy. The film's unconventional narrative and naturalistic dialogue were noted as strengths, contributing to its thoughtful portrayal of modern relationships.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its nuanced portrayal of jealousy and infidelity.

  • Appreciated for Hong Sang-soo's signature naturalistic dialogue and observational style.

  • Considered a subtle yet profound examination of trust and perception in relationships.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's ability to provoke thought about relationship complexities and its realistic depiction of emotional struggles. Many enjoyed the understated humor and the engaging conversations.

Awards & Accolades

Awarded Best Film at the 36th Vancouver International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot quickly over a period of about 10 days, a common practice for director Hong Sang-soo, allowing for a spontaneous and organic creative process.

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