Wandering Minds

From Fiction to Feminism: The Impact of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

When I first heard the title Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, I initially thought it might be a Korean movie. After coming across some intriguing clips from the film, I became curious. Later, I discovered that the movie was actually an adaptation of this novel, which made me eager to read it. Written in simple yet impactful language, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 is a comp…

Mother, Daughter, and Memories – Our Season Review

Even if it’s a little while, I want to love you. Even if we are apart someday, I want to keep these feelings with me forever. Our Season is a cinematic masterpiece that immerses audiences in a rich tapestry of emotion and storytelling. I first came across this film through a recommendation on Facebook Reels under the Heartwarming K-movies category. The tr…

The Boy and the Heron: Where Fantasy Meets Emotional Depth

We did not choose this life. My kind were brought to this hellscape so we could eat the Warawara. This sea has few fish we can eat. My kind were all starving. We flew as high as we could, as high and far as our wings could carry us but it always ended the same way. We could only reach this island. Now our newborns are forgetting how to fly. We eat the Waraw…

More than just a wife: The Bold narrative of Mrs.

Prime numbers are those numbers that cannot be broken by anything other than themselves. Your mother is a prime number too. It's quite disappointing to realize that a well-directed movie went unnoticed at its release, only to gain recognition much later. Mrs. is one such film that I only discovered after its trailer unexpectedly appeared in my YouTube…

Rediscover Yourself with Who is She

Only she can define who she is! Only God can judge her. She answers to herself! and herself only! 1. Overview of the Book: Who is She by Dara Ly is one of the shortest and simplest self-help books you’ll come across. While the author primarily focuses on young women, the lessons in this book can resonate with anyone, regardless of gender. It tells the sto…

Train to Busan: Horror Meets Heart

Jong-gil: Good riddance. Always giving to others instead of to yourself. Why did you live like that? What was the point? What a load of crap. Have you ever watched a zombie movie that’s not only terrifying but also deeply emotional? Train to Busan is a rare gem in the horror genre—a South Korean masterpiece that combines edge-of-your-seat thrills with he…