A man on death-row wants to taste "doenjang jjigae" (a spicy Korean bean paste stew) before he dies. Television producer Choi Yu-Jin hears of the inmate and researches his story for an upcoming news report. Choi Yu-Jin then comes across a mysterious woman named Jang Hye-Jin who makes doenjang jjigae that brings tears of joy to those who tastes her recipe. As Choi Yu-Jin delves further, he learns of Jang Hye-Jin's heart breaking relationship with Kim Hyun-Soo.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Lee Suh-goon
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
Lee Yo-won
Jang Hye-jin
Ryu Seung-ryong
Choi Yoo-jin
Yoo Seung-mok
Kim Deuk-goo
Cho Seong-ha
Park Min / Park Goo
Lee Dong-wook
Kim Hyeon-soo
Nam Jung-hee
Grandmother
Kim Se-dong
Volunteer
Lee Yong-nyeo
Han Myung-sook
Kim Jung-pal
Detective Kang
Kim Ji-hoon
Firefighter
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