The Woman Who Ran (2020)

Director: Hong Sang-soo

Stars: Kim Min-hee, Song Seon-mi, Lee Eun-mi

Runtime: 77 minutes

Synopsis: While her husband is on a business trip, Gamhee meets three of her friends on the outskirts of Seoul. They make friendly conversation but there are different currents flowing independently of each other, both above and below the surface.

Verdict: More often than not, I find myself craving a short, light, dialogue-driven flick intended to bring some inner-peace into my life. Starring the talented Kim Min-hee as a housewife going around Seoul to have productive conversations with some friends of hers and reevaluate some life decisions she made in the process, "The Woman Who Ran" fits that description perfectly.

The Korean movie is an incredibly peaceful 77-minute long trip that focuses on various back and forth to appeal to its audience. It may not be as inviting as say the similarly tailored Before trilogy, however the chemistry shared between the group of friends as well as the subtle growth observed by our protagonist make the watch at the very least a rewarding one. Those who don't like their patience to be tested will find the film to be a laborious one to get through especially due to its quiet execution (only ruined at times by distractingly sudden zooms), but if good dialogue is enough to get you into a film's atmosphere, then don't let this one fly under your radar.

FINAL GRADE: 7/10