Yellow
Yeo Reum who just got her first job is Ji Hun’s girlfriend. Ji Hun who doesn’t have a specific job is a member of a band named Yellow. Yeo Reum is a realistic girl who works hard to be a decent grownup and she finds it hard to understand Ji Hun who has nothing but only Yeo Reum in his mind. One day, Ji Hun notices that Yeo Reum decided to break up with him and goes to meet her, and she really breaks up with him there. Ji Hun spends a year missing Yeo Reum, and one day, he receives a message from Yeo Reum.
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Plot Summary
A young man with Asperger's syndrome navigates the challenges of life, love, and independence. He faces societal misunderstandings and personal struggles as he strives to build a fulfilling future for himself. The film explores themes of acceptance, identity, and the complexities of human connection.
Critical Reception
Yellow received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its sensitive portrayal of a protagonist with Asperger's syndrome and the performances of its cast, particularly RJ Mitte. Some reviews noted the film's earnestness and emotional depth, while others found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or uneven in pacing.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its empathetic depiction of Asperger's syndrome.
- RJ Mitte's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
- Some found the story to be a bit conventional, despite its sensitive subject matter.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available or consistently aggregated for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was inspired by the real-life experiences of director Qasim Basir's brother, who has Asperger's syndrome.
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