Why did you leave?
Why did you leave?

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Why did you leave?

2008
Movie
89 min
Russian

After her divorce from her husband, circumstances are favorable for the heroine. She begins a new, different life, a different rhythm. She's trying to live on her own. Becomes a journalist, she gets into the hands of dirt on a large businessman, she quickly and successfully conducts a journalistic investigation... Accidentally she meets a close friend of her husband and realizes that all these events in her life were planned in advance…

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Kim Tae-yongGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman, recently released from prison, struggles to readjust to life while seeking revenge on those who wronged her. She reconnects with her estranged sister, unaware that their reunion is tied to the very people she wants to punish. As past secrets unravel, the sisters find themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and suspenseful narrative.

  • Applauded for strong lead performances that carry the emotional weight.

  • Criticized by some for a complex and occasionally hard-to-follow storyline.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film's original Korean title is 'Yeong-u-ui ggeut' (여름이 가기 전에), which translates to 'Before Summer Ends'.

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