Overview
South Korea, 1998: While the country moves closer towards democracy, Young-oak remains at odds with his female-connotated name while attending a boy's school where the air is thick with testosterone. The young man is struggling to fit in and find a new name among corrupt teachers and the teenagers' ...
Cast
Yeom Hye-ran
Jeong-sun
Shin Woo-bin
Young Young-ok
Choi Jun-woo
Young Min-su
Park Ji-bin
Kyung-tae
Kim Gyu-ri
Hee-ra
Yu Jun-sang
Young-ok
Oh Ji-ho
Min-su
Kim Min-jae
Lee So-i
Heo Dong-won
Introduction
In this latest movie review, we dive deep into My Name (2026), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.
South Korea, 1998: While the country moves closer towards democracy, Young-oak remains at odds with his female-connotated name while attending a boy's school where the air is thick with testosterone. The young man is struggling to fit in and find a new name among corrupt teachers and the teenagers' violent power games, which are as subtle as they are extreme. Behind his mother Jeong-sun's seemingly unflappable exterior, a past long repressed is reemerging, which she is reluctant to face. Yet confrontation is unavoidable โ and it leads back to the national tragedy surrounding the Jeju Uprising of April 3rd, 1948.
๐ Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning
Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of My Name. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.
๐ Final Verdict
5 / 5 Stars
A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.
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