Ava from My Class
Ava from My Class

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Ava from My Class

2020
Movie
11 min
Korean

10-year-old Anna attends an after-school theater class. Anna, who looks particularly shy among confident children, is better off at watching acting than acting. Anna is so into her classmate Ava’s acting now. The delicate gaze captures the dramatic faces of the child’s acting.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Jacob K. JohnsonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seemingly innocent high school student named Ava becomes obsessed with her classmate, leading to increasingly disturbing and manipulative behavior. As her fixation escalates, the lines between reality and delusion blur, and the safety of those around her is put into question. The film explores the dark side of obsession and the psychological consequences of unchecked desires.

Critical Reception

Ava from My Class received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its underdeveloped characters and predictable plot. While some acknowledged the attempt at a psychological thriller, the execution often fell short. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some finding the suspenseful elements engaging, while others were put off by the unsettling themes and lack of resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the psychological depth to truly unsettle.

  • Predictable narrative arc with underdeveloped character motivations.

  • Attempts suspense but ultimately feels derivative.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is scarce, but available comments suggest a divided opinion. Some viewers found the premise intriguing and the tension effective, while others criticized the film's pacing and perceived lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in a single high school location to minimize production costs and maintain a claustrophobic atmosphere.

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