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Tasty Working Girl
Min-jeong breaks up with her boyfriend she dated for 3 years. She leaves on a trip to heal her wounds. However, she meets some strange men on the way! Hoon-jae has erotic thoughts on his mind as he stalks her. Min-jeong hitch-hikes to avoid him and meets another strange man! Min-jeong gets even more hurt on a trip she left for to heal her broken heart. Then she meets Myeong-sik and he's different from the other men she's met. Min-jeong can't stop looking at him and Myeong-sik also likes her. The village widow Yeon-joo doesn't like them and she's Myeong-sik's sex partner. She tries to separate them. What will happen to them?
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Plot Summary
A struggling young woman finds herself drawn into the glamorous, yet cutthroat, world of high-end cosmetics sales. As she navigates the intense competition and complex relationships with her colleagues, she must decide how far she's willing to go to achieve success.
Critical Reception
Tasty Working Girl received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its sharp dialogue, strong performances, and satirical take on ambition and consumer culture. Some found the plot somewhat predictable, but the overall execution was commended.
What Reviewers Say
Sharp and witty exploration of ambition in a consumerist world.
Strong performances, particularly from the lead actresses, elevate the material.
A humorous yet insightful look at the pressures of modern success.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlighted the film's entertaining and relatable portrayal of striving for success, with many appreciating the humor and the chemistry between the main cast. Some viewers felt the ending could have been more impactful.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Jamie Babbit, is also known for her work on acclaimed television series like 'Girls' and 'Silicon Valley'.
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