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| ▲ Actor Kim Kum-soon plays the title role in the film drama "Jeong-sun" / Courtesy of The Coup Distribution |
"Jeong-sun," a film directed by Jeong Ji-hye, is slated to premiere in local theaters on April 17th. The drama focuses on the story of Jeong-sun, an ordinary middle-aged woman portrayed by Kim Kum-soon, who grapples with the aftermath of digital sex crimes.
Jeong-sun works at a food factory and leads a simple life after raising her daughter Yoo-jin as a single mother. Her life takes a dark turn when she becomes involved in a secret workplace relationship with a new worker named Yeong-su, played by Cho Hyun-woo. After Yeong-su shares a private video of Jeong-sun, the film explores the repercussions as the video spreads throughout the community.
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| ▲ A scene from the film "Jeong-sun" / Courtesy of The Coup Distribution |
Kim Kum-soon delivers a nuanced performance, portraying Jeong-sun's complex emotions as she grapples with the trauma of the crime. The film aims to shed light on the often overlooked issue of digital sexual assault on middle-aged women and provoke discussion on societal perceptions surrounding such crimes.
"Jeong-sun" seeks to bring hope to victims of digital sex crimes and challenge biases by urging audiences to consider the issue from a mature perspective. The film's exploration of Jeong-sun's journey through tragedy resonates with themes of resilience and empowerment.
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