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My Sassy Girl

Directed by Jae-young Kwak
Film Movement Classics
2001
123 Minutes
South Korea
Korean
Romance, Comedy, Asian
Not Rated
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In this romantic and comedic modern classic, a chance meeting with a drunk girl on the train puts Gyun-woo in a masochistic relationship he never wanted. But despite her bullying ways he finds himself falling in love. Based on a series of true stories posted by Ho-sik Kim on the internet describing his relationship with his girlfriend, My Sassy Girl was an international breakthrough for Korean cinema. Its huge success in East Asia (over $32 million in box office) sparked comparisons to Titanic. The film spawned an American remake, a sequel and several TV series. Available in a new 4K restoration and in a new director's cut (14 minutes longer than the original).

Director & Cast

  • Director: Jae-young Kwak
  • Starring: Cha Tae-hyun
  • Starring: Jun Ji-hyun

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Reviews

  • "An endearing love story that features a perfect union of romance and comedy. The mesmerizing allure of the film’s overarching love story and quirky sensibilities make it a timeless entry in the romantic comedy genre."
    Wilson Kwong, Film Inquiry
  • "A wild ride romance that’s by turns lovably goofy, heart-tuggingly sentimental, and stand-up-and-cheer rousing, My Sassy Girl is an unabashed crowd-pleaser that mixes genres with the audacious abandon that makes Korean cinema so much fun."
    Film At Lincoln Center
  • "Inspired by a true story about a guy’s online blog detailing his relationship with a girl, “My Sassy Girl” was an absolute phenomenon in Korea, and in much of Asia in general. The pinnacle of Korean rom-com movies and copied over and over, it never really invented the game in the first place. However, it did perfect it."
    Reinier Brands, Asian Movie Pulse
Winner
Best Asian Film
Hong Kong Film Awards
Winner
Most Popular Film
Fantasia Film Festival
Winner
Best Actress
Grand Bell Awards, South Korea
Winner
Best Screenplay, Adapted
Grand Bell Awards, South Korea
Winner
Audience Award
New York Asian Film Festival
Winner
Best New Actor
Blue Dragon Awards
Winner
Best Foreign Language Film
Hochi Film Awards
Nominated
Best Foreign Film
Awards of the Japanese Academy
Official Selection
Shanghai Int'l. Film Festival