A review by tlindhorst
Seoul Before Sunrise by Samir Dahmani

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Two friends head to Seoul after high school, but their friendship fades.  Seong-Ji meets a mysterious older woman who lurks in other peoples’ apartments when they are out of town. These escapades help Seong-Ji confront her internalized homophobia  and reveal the true nature of Seong-Ji’s feelings for her girlfriend. Touches on South Korean beauty standards. 
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