Life of Hae-oak

Personally, it felt like the Sinlim-dong version of *Whiplash*. It seems calm, but throughout the movie, you are swept away by various emotions like psychological pressure, disgust, fear, despair, and empathy. It's a film with a strong pull. Even after it ends, the process of revisiting the various familiar or innovative image references planted throughout the film is quite enjoyable. I look forward to the next work.

The conversation with the rude customer at the meat restaurant is integrated into the protagonist's situation, making the film immersive. Reflecting on the words used in that conversation brings to mind both the pigs trapped in the first scene and Hyeok herself. Unlike the mother's belief that hard work never betrays, the success of those who succeed through strange methods only makes Hyeok feel more miserable, causing me to reflect on my own life's efforts. It's been a while since I've encountered a movie worth revisiting.