20th Century Girl
A first love pov story.
Overview
In 1999, a teen girl keeps close tabs on a boy in school on behalf of her deeply smitten best friend – then she gets swept up in a love story of her own.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The movie is set during the IMF crisis in South Korea in the late 1990s. This economic downturn significantly impacted the lives of many young Koreans, adding a layer of uncertainty and vulnerability to their coming-of-age experiences and making their pursuit of dreams and relationships even more challenging.
- Kim Yoo-jung delivers a captivating performance, perfectly capturing the youthful energy and vulnerability of the protagonist.
- The film beautifully portrays the nostalgic atmosphere of the late 1990s, with its fashion, music, and technology, creating a strong sense of time and place.
- The plot explores themes of first love, friendship, and growing up with a poignant and bittersweet tone that resonates with audiences.
- The cinematography and soundtrack effectively enhance the emotional impact of the story, creating a visually and aurally pleasing experience.
Fun Facts
- The pager messages displayed throughout the film reflect the common communication method during that era, highlighting a significant shift in technology and communication.
- The popular songs featured in the soundtrack are recognizable hits from the late 90s Korean music scene, adding a nostalgic layer for Korean audiences who grew up during that time.
Available Languages
한국어/조선말
KR
Title:
"17살, 내 시선 끝에 서 있던 나의 첫사랑"
English
US
Title: 20th Century Girl
"A first love pov story."
Deutsch
DE
Title: 20th Century Girl
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Português
BR
Title: Garota do Século 20
"Um romance em terceira pessoa."
Español
ES
Title: Una chica del siglo XX
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Français
FR
Title: 20th Century Girl
"Une première histoire d'amour en pov."
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Cast
Crew
Reviews
This is not the most brilliant script in the world. On the other had, as rom-coms go, it was put together beautifully, and well worth watching.
My wife didn't think it was very good at the beginning - too sophomoric, I imagine. By the end, she was into it. Our problem, not being Korean, it took us near half the movie to figure out which boy was which.
Kim Yoo-jung is absolutely adorable, and the triumvirate of leads are all handsome.
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
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Byeon Woo-seok and Park Jung-woo fight for Kim You-jung’s attention
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Byeon Woo-seok pulls Kim You-jung close to save her from trouble
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Kim You-jung saves Byeon Woo-seok and Park Jung-woo from bullies