A good, little, simple but effective, unknown film

This is a movie that realistically depicts the actual situation in Korea. Good movies from famous directors and actors.

Shedding perspective on individuals who may feign a preference for solitude as a way of avoiding stepping outside their comfort zone or to conceal their pain. While some people genuinely appreciate moments of isolation and value social interactions in moderation, this movie primarily explores the intricacies of those who pretend to enjoy being alone.

A 25% mixture of drama, 25% of psychological thriller and 50% of sobrenatural story. Korea already established itself as a country that know how to make good movies with good stories. While this one have characteristics not too well know in the west - aka people that lives a so lonely live because of work, distancing themselves from even their parents - it shows a reality into a strange form to most of us of the western countries. The directress is Hong Sung-eun which had before some small success movies inside South Korea. The basic premise is a hard working CC call-center girls that lives a lonely life, not knowing even her neighbors. She have a distant life from their parents whom she talks by the way of a phone and a remote camera circuit, watching the daily life of her dad and her sick mother. Everything changes when along while receiving the duty of train a new recruit for her workplace (that means that she must have close connections to teach the work), she learns that the neighbor she saw smoking outside his apartment have died before she saw him, by suicide. Enter the supernatural element on the movie. To worse things even more her mother dies too. From here the movie lost some of the impact and discussion - we can resume that after all this she learns that she can have a live, she must have a live to not become a drone, but not much changes other than the closing relation with her father and depart of the new girl. She gets a new neighbor, that shares the same smoking patterns and talks of her deceased neighbor, and even she starts to take them. I don't know if it is the culture gap that made me lose the interest on the scrip (I am sure of it), but I found it a bit previsible and it could be worked a bit more. It is a movie than is well done but more oriented to oriental culture or workaholics. A 7,0 out of 10,0 / B score.

Tells tale of modern people. Bleak and depressed way we ended up living. Paradox of loneliness we choose by hiding behind our phones and isolation we can't seem to escape from.

so simple yet so relatable and deep.

Nothing new. Technology does isolate us from the rest of the world.

Builds slowly with a number of unexpected turns smoothly done. Worth watching a second time for those who appreciate this film.

I think site visitors who see that this film got 82% audience reviews are going to get the wrong idea. It starts off well and has good performances, but it is S L O W and goes nowhere, ultimately ending with a shrug. It didn't really tie up its plot threads well, and needed a much more emotionally satisfying conclusion. Meh.

MOVIE REVIEW Aloners (Honja saneun saramdeul) – Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 31m Director(s): Hong Seong-eun Writer(s): Hong Seong-eun Cast: Gong Seung-yeon, Jung Da-eun, Seo Hyun-woo, Park Jeong-hak, Kim Hannah Language: Korean with English subtitles Where To Watch: premieres via VOD & digital on June 9, 2023 RAVING REVIEW: Join the conversation; we're deep diving into the ocean of solitude and disconnectivity with Hong Seong-eun's engaging cinematic spectacle – ALONERS. Picture yourself getting comfy in your favorite movie-watching spot and meeting Jina, our formidable protagonist, brought to life by Gong Seung-yeon. Jina is a shining star in her professional world, a customer call center where the chatter never ends, but the dialogue seldom begins. But when the workday wraps up, she swaps the commotion for calm, choosing a life less ordinary and more solitary. The waters of her calm existence are disturbed when she takes on the mentorship of Jung Da-eun's character, an enthusiastic newcomer to the call center floor. The serenity of Jina's solo commutes, self-dined dinners, and 온라인카지노추천-filled evenings are disrupted by this burst of youthful energy, creating ripples in her usually still pond. ALONERS presents a multi-dimensional exploration of Jina's relationships, where love and tensions are quiet and contrary to expectations. She maintains contact with her father primarily through a webcam while overseeing the health of her ailing mother. This digital connection feels strained and distant, reflecting a past filled with perceived grievances. With Jina as our guide, ALONERS invites us on a journey through the labyrinth of solitude. The film mirrors society's reflection, where 40% of the population has embraced the 'honjok' lifestyle (a South Korean term for people who willingly undertake activities alone.) It beautifully maps the diverse landscape of solitary dwellers, ranging from eager young professionals to those of the older generation, capturing the various degrees of an increasingly fragmented society. ALONERS doesn't just show us a world where solitude is the norm; it invites us to question our choices. It's as if Jina's life is a mirror, reflecting a question we all must answer: Is our solitude a choice, or is it the world that has forced us into isolation? ALONERS is not just a film; it's a conversation starter. It thrusts 'honjok' into the cinematic narrative, echoing its rising presence across various cultural platforms, from 온라인카지노추천 shows to podcasts. By the film's end, we're left to contemplate the question it subtly asks: "What kind of life would you choose?" ALONERS brings to light the silent battle of personal isolation, compelling us to introspect on our life choices and societal influences that mold them. With its unique narrative style and powerful message, ALONERS is a must-watch for those curious to understand the growing appeal of solitude in an increasingly isolated world. So, are you ready to embark on a journey into the world of ALONERS? With a perfect blend of solitude exploration, individuality celebration, and societal interconnectedness reminder, this movie promises a cinematic journey that will leave a lasting impression. Buckle up and enjoy the ride! For more reviews, please visit – https://linktr.ee/Overlyhonestmoviereviews for more info. Follow me on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Find my social media accounts on most platforms simply by searching Overly Honest Movie Reviews. I'm always happy to hear from my readers; please say hi or send me any questions about movies.

It is a good movie and talks about the monotony that someone can experience in their life. In Jin-ah's case, after losing her mother. It shows the family, professional and personal conflicts that arise from emotional grief. There are not many dialogues, however, they manage to capture the exact feelings that someone can have when trying really hard not to be affected in order to not explode. We can observe the impact that the attitudes of others have on our lives, and how our attitudes can affect others. We can see the process of emotional grief and how the healing process begins. Highly recommended.

This is a film with an emphasis on enforced social isolation. I felt I could relate to the main character, Jina - someone hesitant to be around others. The plot made me think of a documentary called 'Dreams of a Life' about a lady found dead in her flat, a long time after she died. It is a bit sobering, though it isn't entirely focussed on grief. The film is very much contemporary. She is very much a distant person with metaphorical walls put around her but she's not a bad person, clearly. There is definitely a poignancy to this gilm - it's perhaps a little subtle but it's there. As I say, there is sadness to it at times. I thought overall this was a well made film, with a slight sense of mystery. I reckon it'd appeal most to introverts and fans of world cinema, so I'd recommend it to them, yes. At first I wans't sure about this film - the plot is a little slow to build but by the end, I really felt for Jina and I was, overall, glad I saw the film.

A superb indie debut and tremendous performance by the lead actress. A perfect film post-pandemic about the experience of living alone and working in a bubble.

A movie that reminds us how important relationships are with other people.

This movies not only resonates many of the experiential fissures of contemporary life with subtle mastery, but also lights in us a profund movement of getting closer to other beings, to seize life in its potential for a shared existence, which can transform everything.