Our Body () is a 2018 South Korean drama film written and directed by Han Ka-ram. It is her debut feature film.
Plot The film follows a young woman, Ja-young, who struggles to find her purpose in life. One day, Ja-young encounters a determined runner and develops a fascination her, modeling her life after the runner.
Cast Choi Hee-seo as Ja-young Ahn Ji-hye as Hyun-joo Kim Jung-young Park Sayon
Release The film had its world premiere in the Discovery programme of the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, held from 6 to 16 September 2018. It was then screened at the 23rd Busan International Film Festival in October 2018.
Reception Reviewing the film for Screen Daily, Jason Bechervaise called it an "impressive feature debut", with Choi Hee-seo delivering "a nuanced and dedicated performance". Variety's Jessica Kiang noted it as "a promising but almost willfully obscure debut" and "a convincing but underpowered exploration of female identity and alienation in status-and-youth-obsessed contemporary Seoul".
Awards and nominations Award Category Recipient Result Ref.23rd Busan International Film Festival Actress of the Year Choi Hee-seo
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