Notes Filming begins early February, 2017. For as long as I can remember, I've been watching movies, but my introduction to Asian cinema was old rental VHS copies of Bruce Lee films and some Shaw Bros. martial arts extravaganzas. It shows how the system prefers to helplessly look the other way, leaving the children alone in their family hell. I kept going forward with that thought., , Han had already won dozens of acting awards. Miss Baek is a stunning feature that moves one moment like sugar syrup, another like lightning, with a fresh but economical script: there are no useless words here. Channel-Korea is your Korean news, entertainment, music & fashion website. It wasnt a defining moment, where I thought, oh, this is my job, Im an actor through and through, but I thought, if I keep on trying, keep on working on this craft, hopefully I will keep on getting better. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Holo's Sacrificial Protection 2018 '' . Miss Baek is Lee Ji-wons first feature and its already making waves both in its home country in South Korea and beyond. Her body was filled with bruises and wounds. Her transformation from femme fataliste to furious fighter begins when she meets Ji-eun (Kim Si-ah), a girl she sees wandering around covered in only a few rags but a lot of bruises. From the onset, one thing is very clear- the world of Miss Baek is that of women. The thing that really makes this film though is the trio of world class central performances, Han Ji-min is an absolute force of nature and deserves every . The girl, Ji-eun, has been abused by his father, Il-gon, and his girlfriend, Mi-kyung, for a long time. It takes hard work for us to break the vicious cycle of violence. Han Ji-min to cameo as Jo Jung-seok's blind date in Jealousy Incarnate. Producer: Lee Jeong-uk The woman meets a girl and decides to save her from the cruel world. Seeing Han Ji-mins character in Miss Baek, many people even judge it with one eye and describe the actress poorly. Despite the acclaim for her gritty portrayal in Miss Baek, her dream role might be in a romantic film. Follow this author to stay notified about their latest stories. Film. A man who holds feelings for the woman, tries to protect her in his own way. Music: Lee Eun-joo, MOWG Her story was inspired by real life events, which she shared with Han. The criminal record that she got as a result of the incident couldnt be escaped just like that. 1 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings. [14] On November 3, the film surpassed its break-even point at 700.000 attendance. Cast: Han Ji-min, Kim Si-ah, Kwon So-hyun, Lee Hee-joon This is a BETA experience. My nerves and being scared also factored into interactions, but with, it was the first time that I actually worked closely with the director and thats when I first felt what it was like to express myself through a character. Some of us think that child is just a nuisance and not a bless. Starting from that emotional place I sort of dove in without really thinking that much. Baek Sang-ah, or Miss Baek, as she prefers to be called, knows one thing better than most: survival. Miss Baek is backed by tremendous performances, not least by an against-type turn for lead actress Han Ji-min. Ji-euns father experienced abuse as a child. With Jung Hae In, who I am working with this time, I started in my career a bit earlier than he did, but I want to try to harmonize with him and to collaborate to the best of my ability so we can communicate well. When I thought about how prevalent these abuse cases really are, it gave me the urge to participate in a film that touches upon such a widespread societal issue. Usually cast in romantic films and period pieces, most recently in Kim Jee-woons Age of Shadows, she is immense as the titular Miss Baek. [10], The film was selected to screen at the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival and at the Stories of Woman program of the 3rd London East Asia Film Festival in London on October 25, 2018. #MISSBAEKEXPLAINEDINTELUGU #MOVIESPLOT #MISSBAEK2018 2018 KOREAN DRAMA \"THE \" .A woman's past as a convict follows her everywhere until she strikes up a friendship with a broken child who has suffered from domestic violence.INSTAGRAM ID LINKhttps://www.instagram.com/moviesplot_sid/TELEGRAM LINKhttps://t.me/Moviesplot_youtubechannelDISCORD COMMUNITY LINKhttps://discord.gg/vBWUFnZ8WKI Do not own any of the images used in the video.I have used them to make my video more informative.Thanks.Fair Use Act DisclaimerThis site is for educational purposes only!! Kims turn as the abused girl is effective some credit is due to Lee Na-kyuns production design but to prove that Miss Baek is all about women, Kim Sun-youngs few scenes as Jang-sups diner-owner sister provide humor, which serves as both comic relief and also a glimpse of the gritty working-class universe in which these characters exist. Sometimes the responsibility falls more on the male leads who lead more on the set. As soon as the girl went home, Baek Sang-Ah saw for herself that Ji-eun was being tortured by her father and her fathers girlfriend, and reported it. People who liked Miss Baek also liked . In 2019 she will keep going forward with two new television dramas. It was the image of your character, expressing his curiosity. Although well known for romantic TV comedies such as Rooftop Prince, shes appeared in a range of dramatic film and television projects, playing roles that include a resistance fighter, a royal concubine and an overwhelmed working mom. (Source: KoBiz). Have you quit it?. This has been the subject of a lot of public discussion, with many people wondering whether Han Ji-min really smoked in real life. #missbaekexplainedintelugu #moviesplot #missbaek2018 2018 korean drama "the . Baek goes to jail for defending herself against an assault by a powerful man. This movie was produced by Kang Ga-mi and starred great actors like Han Ji-min, Kim Si-A, and Lee Hee-joon. Detective Jang-sup (Lee Hee-joon) is shown approaching a dilapidated house in a broken down section in the outskirts of Seoul. As filming for a multi-episode drama lasts longer, harmonious collaboration with cast and crew is essential for a successful production. Gracious and glamorous, Han is emphatically unlike the unsociable ex-con she plays in Miss Baek, the film that opened the 2019 New York Asian Film Festival Winter Showcase. Small but tough Baek Sang Ah, known as Miss Baek, comes across a young girl, Ji Eun, a victim of domestic violence by her game-junkie father and his girlfriend. We are all (maybe) medically fit to be a parents, but are we all fit to raise a child?! The movie who was distributed by Little Big Pictures, and has a running time of 98 minutes. The soft-demeanoured and smiling Mi-kyung, as it turns out, is the devil in disguise, practically putting little Ji-eun through a living hell. took Best Actress awards for the 38th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards, the 39th Blue Dragon Film Awards, the 5th Korean Film Producers Association Awards and at the 19th Women in Film Korea Festival. I also went to the corner and said Ill try spitting., She continued, I thought I wouldnt be able to join this movie if I couldnt show some differences, so I kept biting the cigarette in my daily life activities, even when I was washing the dishes.. I had a lot of conversations with my director, said Han. Whereas in real life the actress is warm and outgoing, Baek Sung Ah is withdrawn and wary, broken by a lifetime of betrayals. Compounded by her spell in jail for killing a rich kid who tried to rape her, all this trauma has led to her thinking she would never make a good mother herself, thus her insistence on being known as Miss rather than Maam (which explains the films concise title) and her rugged rebuff of Jang-sups affections and marriage proposals. She is about to move to Jeju, and her \"friend\" Jang-seob, who was the detective for Sang-a's case, cannot hold her down. i can think of better endings but hey its Korea and they could have really made this ending so much worse. While she was still in high school in 1999, she was a model who appeared in commercials and music videos before gaining wider attention in 2003 and appearing in hit Korean television dramas "All In" and "Dae Jang Geum". Original title. Thank you for the recommendation. I was working on another drama called, . [2] [3] [4] The film was released in South Korea on October 11, 2018. Han Ji-min spoke up about her being talked about publicly. Han Ji Min plays Miss Baek, an ex-con who has no intention of making commitments. Her body gets covered with bruises; she just wears a pajama in the bone-chilling winter night. Her body gets covered with bruises; she just wears a pajama in the bone-chilling winter night. Kim Si-ah, the young product of a lengthy audition process, is just as good as Kim Ji-eun, particularly tugging at your heartstrings in the tender scenes she shares with Han Ji-min. In this film he got the lead role as Jang-sub, and his reputation can also raise the audiences expectations of his acting in the film Miss Baek. When I approach a character I always start with how the character grew up and the backstory of that characters life, leading up to the films starting point, said Han. [5] [6] [7] [8] Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Release 4 Reception 5 Awards and nominations 6 References 7 External links Han Ji-min said, As I played that role, many investors were like Lets drop out, and the release schedule was delayed because we couldnt decide on a distributor. But my interest in the cinema of the region really deepened when I was at university and got access to a massive range of VHS and DVDs of classic Japanese and Chinese titles in the library, and there has been no turning back since. For me, if there is ever an option as a performer wherein I can show a different side of myself, I think thats reason enough to try that different kind of project, even if I only have one scene in it. This woman, we soon learn, is Miss Baek. A jaded child abuse survivor tries to save a young girl from suffering the same fate in Miss Baek, Lee Ji-wons first feature, which has been doing brisk business since its domestic release in South Korea on Oct. 11. Gracious and glamorous, Han is emphatically unlike the unsociable ex-con she plays in, 2019 New York Asian Film Festival Winter Showcase, is not the first time Han challenged herself with a role outside her comfort zone. Its appearance itself was a smoking scene. It brings forth a very real, very present problem plaguing the society that the public has avoided looking at for a long time and director Lee Ji-won wants you to look it unflinchingly, square in the eye. The film is often extremely uncomfortable to watch, in the many scenes where Mi-kyung tortures the little girl incessantly, but one cannot avert gaze, because this is important cinema. 83% - Audience. He takes some notes, and the scene ends. But Baek Sang-Ah didnt want to bring Ji-eun home. The fantastic music, another strong high point of the film, by Mowg will tell you why he is one of the most in-demand composers in Korean cinema. It comes as little surprise that Ji-min won best actress award at LEAFF, as well as best actress for the role at the 38th Korean Association Film Critics Awards. Miss Baek begins with hard-boiled detective Jang-sup (Lee Hee-joon) navigating Seouls sub-zero temperatures and winding streets to find a dilapidated tenement block where his underlings show him a decomposed corpse of an old woman. This movie deals with that issue in every aspects, making it a balance movie. The login page will open in a new tab. In response, the actress said, I already quit it. Han Ji-min played the character of Baek Seung-Ah. As an actress, she has to work hard to show the best on the screen. He opposed the validity of the world and tries to save Han Ji-min in his own way. The two met again and they went to the playground at the beach. There was only one person who didnt care about Baek Sang-Ahs criminal record, the police officer who handled the case first, Jang-sub (Lee Hee-joon). Han Ji Min is a South Korean actress and model under BH Entertainment. As an ex con, she struggles to get by, successfully avoiding emotional entanglements until she is moved to save an abused child. Directors Lee Ji-won Starring Han Ji-min, Kim Si-a, Lee Hee-joon Genres Drama Subtitles English [CC] . This young woman has experienced violence by her mother (Jang Young-Nam). [5][6][7][8], The story of a woman who grew up abused and neglected, meets a little girl with similar past whom she is determined to save. Couldn't we breakout of this vicious cycle and become a good parents?! I met people who smoked cigarettes and told them, Please show me how. Available in: 720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay Download Subtitles. While offering hardly a subversive take on films about child abuse (such as The Silenced) or headstrong female protagonists (Sympathy for Lady Vengeance and the more recent The Villainess come to mind), Miss Baek is bolstered by a strong against-type performance from Han Ji-min, whose onscreen persona is drastically different from her more glamorous metier (ranging from her appearances in period dramas and romantic comedies to her role as the compere of the Busan International Film Festivals opening ceremony on Oct. 4). Withdrawing it would be considered very unfortunate by those who have already seen the film. Acting as a convict character, Han Ji-min is required to be like a criminal and have a cold character. [1], Last edited on 26 September 2022, at 02:44, Korean Association of Film Critics Awards, "Han Ji-min, Lee Hee-jun to star in 'Miss Baek', "Han Ji-min of 'Miss Baek': Taking new role was more exciting than nerve-wracking", "Han Ji-min plays tough woman in "Miss Baek", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Miss_Baek&oldid=1112385230, 5th Korean Film Producers Association Awards, 21st Asian Film Critics Association Awards, Park Ki-sun as a grandfather in Car Center, This page was last edited on 26 September 2022, at 02:44. Ji-eun tried to run away from her house. Most South Korean movies are either romance, drama, or action films. Apparently she expected this question and answered it laughingly, I prepared the answer in a form. Actor Lee Hee-joon earned a good reputation for acting for his work in the drama Legend of the Blue Sea (2017). In her teenage years she was forced to hurt someone who abused her. Sang-a, or Miss Baek, was convicted of a crime because she tried to defend herself. I expected the problem of smoking or bad since the beginning of the film.. Miss Baek is a dancing film, I dont know if this is because the purpose is different but there are no random scenes, this film is an extraordinary work, commented one of the viewers. Carrying the theme of child abuse, Miss Baek managed to push into the top three South Korean box office top performers, by scooping up 450000 viewers. In Korea, as well as Hollywood, there is a dearth of meaningful roles for women being written in the industry. Miss Baek ( Korean : ; RR : Misseubaek) is a 2018 South Korean drama film directed by Lee Ji-won and starring Han Ji-min, Kim Si-a, and Lee Hee-joon. I thought that was strange and wondered if this really came for me? said Han Ji-min. Han began acting in music videos and commercials as a high school student, but first gained confidence in her career choice while shooting the film Blue Swallow, playing a girl who dreams of becoming a pilot. www.cinema.tl Seungri's career in K-pop came to a controversial end in March 2019. Everyone has the opportunity to change for the better, regardless of their past. Together we really went into the very, very small details of the characters life.. Han Ji Min visited New York City recently for the 2019 New York Asian Film Festival Winter Showcase. The noir feature begins with gritty detective Jang-sup (Lee Hi-joon) walking through Seouls freezing streets, pushing past police and red tape in a run-down set of flats where he finds the month-old decomposed remains of an old woman, which he soon learns is the mother of his girlfriend, Baek. In what might easily become a watershed for her career, Han delivers a controlled and convincing tour de force as she brings Baeks suppressed angst, and then exploded fury, vividly to the screen. Lee Ji Won directed the film and wrote the script. You may opt-out by. **FAIR USE**Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.In case you feel your rights are violated, kindly email me at moviesplott@gmail.com and I will be quite eager to take down my video. Quit it, not least miss baek ending an against-type turn for lead actress Han Ji-min in his own.. 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