Movie Reviews: Beyond You

1 Hrs 59 Mins

Rating

★★★

Duration

1 Hrs 59 Mins

Movie Digest

This film is directed by Hong Min Park, a well-known director for his creativity. This is a melodrama about a man, Han Kyung Ho, who suddenly encounters a girl who claims she is his daughter. This movie is about memory, time, and creation. The girl he meets is his first love In-Sook’s daughter. She makes him go through her mom’s memory.

The Feel-Good Part

The way the daughter cares for her mother is very soothing. This plotline is unique and interesting. Kyung Ho goes through self-reflection as he watches In Sook’s memory which is lowkey satisfying.

The Disappointing Factor

The film is too long for the story that is shown. The point that they are trying to communicate is unclear. There isn’t much to the script.

In-Depth Analysis

This story is a melodrama about Han Kyung Ho, a filmmaker who meets a girl who claims she is his daughter. Her name is Ji-Yeon she is his first love In-Sook’s daughter. She makes him go through her mom’s memory. This is a movie about memory, time, and creation. In Sook is Kyung So’s ex-girlfriend from college. He follows Ji-Yeon to see In-Sook as he can’t accept that Ji-Yeon is his daughter. Facing the past continuously, Kyung So realizes that he is locked in his memories. He goes through self-reflection as he encounters In-Sook’s memories. He regrets and learns a lot. The story unfolds into a maze of mind and memories.

Star Power

Kim Kwon Ho, Yoon Hye Ri, and Oh Min Ae did a great job with their acting, but the lack of clarity in the script reflects on their acting.

Overall Opinion

Overall, this is a good story with a unique concept. It is a touching story of a family and is worth watching.