The read
Audiences rate it 20 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Jae-Young is an amateur prostitute who sleeps with men while her best friend Yeo-Jin "manages" her, fixing dates, taking care of the money, and making sure the coast is clear. When Jae-Young falls in love with one of those men, she suppresses her feelings towards him in respect of her friend who's jealous.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Audiences rate it 20 points higher than critics do.
273 audience votes
Key crew
- Kim Ki-dukDirector
- Kim Ki-dukScreenplay
- Park JiOriginal Music Composer
- Park Ji-woongOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Han Yeo-reumJae-yeong
- Kwak Ji-minYeo-jin
- Lee EolYeong-ki
- Jung In-giKi-soo
- Kwon Hyun-minSalesman
- Oh YoungMusic Man
- Im Gyun-hoNeat Man
- Lee Jong-gilLucky Man
- Han Chang-hyunDiscovery Man
- Chong Yun-suTough Man
- Shin Taek-giSuicide Man
- Son Young-soonSuicide Man's Mother
Stills
Themes
dying and deathdaughterprostitutedouble lifeforgivenessrepaymentpimppunterfemale friendshipexpiationrevengepolice officer