Chan-wook Park's 'Ssa-i-bo-geu-ji-man-gwen-chan-a' (aka 'I'm a Cyborg but That's Okay') tells a funny and surreal tale of a young lady who believes she's a cyborg. The film takes place in a mental asylum where a patient falls in love with the 'cyborg'. From the very beginning, Park and his actors engage the viewer and involve you into their imaginary, eccentric and amusingly comical world. With some impressive visuals, a stupendous score and wonderful performances by Su-jeong Lim who is supported well by Rain, there's something magical about 'Ssa-i-bo-geu-ji-man-gwen-chan-a'. The camera-work is amazing and the visuals are stunning. Who would have thought that a mental hospital could feel so enchanting?
'Ssa-i-bo-geu-ji-man-gwen-chan-a' is completely different from Park's more popular films. He took an original concept and has made a poetic film that has heart and magic.
'Ssa-i-bo-geu-ji-man-gwen-chan-a' is completely different from Park's more popular films. He took an original concept and has made a poetic film that has heart and magic.