Jane (2016 film)
2016 South Korean film
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Jane (Korean: 꿈의 제인) is a 2016 South Korean drama film directed by Cho Hyun-hoon.[2][3] This is Cho's first feature-length film. The film was premiered at the 21st Busan International Film Festival.
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| Hangul | 꿈의 제인 |
| RR | Kkumui jein |
| MR | Kkumŭi chein |
| Directed by | Cho Hyun-hoon |
| Written by | Cho Hyun-hoon Kim So-mi |
| Produced by | Baek Jae-ho |
| Starring | Lee Min-ji Koo Kyo-hwan |
| Cinematography | Cho Young-jik |
| Edited by | Choi Hyun-sook |
| Music by | Flash Flood Darlings |
Production company | House in Seoul |
| Distributed by | Atnine Film CGV Arthouse |
Release dates |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$161,991[1] |
Plot
So-hyun is a runaway who is left alone after her boyfriend Jung-ho disappears. By accident, she gets to know a transgender woman named Jane. She joins Jane and her group of misfit runaways, who are as comforting and loving as a real family.
Cast
- Lee Min-ji as So-hyun
- Koo Kyo-hwan as Jane
- Lee Joo-young as Ji-su
- Park Kang-seop as Dae-po
- Kim Young-woo as Jong-gu
- Park Kyung-hye as Na-gyeong
Reception
Box office
The movie was released in South Korean theatres on May 31st, 2017. It grossed $34,707 on its opening week and $161,991 overall.[4]
Critical response
Elizabeth Kerr of The Hollywood Reporter gave a mixed review, commenting "A compelling turn by Gu Gyohwan as the title character should stoke interest among LGBT festivals, but after that, Jane is destined for oblivion."[5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21st Busan International Film Festival | Actor of the Year | Koo Kyo-hwan | Won |
| Actress of the Year | Lee Min-ji | Won | ||
| CGV Arthouse Award | Jane | Won | ||
| 2017 | 26th Buil Film Awards[6] | Best New Director | Cho Hyun-hoon | Nominated |
| Best New Actor | Koo Kyo-hwan | Won | ||
| Best New Actress | Lee Min-ji | Nominated | ||
| Lee Joo-young | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Cho Hyun-hoon Kim So-mi | Nominated | ||
| Best Music | Flash Flood Darlings | Won | ||
| 37th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards[7] | Best Independent Film | Jane | Won | |
| 18th Busan Film Critics Awards | Best New Actor | Koo Kyo-hwan | Won | |
| 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Director | Cho Hyun-hoon | Nominated | |
| Best New Actor | Koo Kyo-hwan | Nominated | ||
| Best New Actress | Lee Min-ji | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Cho Hyun-hoon Kim So-mi |
Nominated | ||
| 17th Director's Cut Awards | Best New Director | Cho Hyun-hoon | Won | |
| 2018 | 9th Korea Film Reporters Association Film Awards (KOFRA)[8] | Best Independent Film | Jane | Won |
| 54th Baeksang Arts Awards[9][10] | Best New Actor | Koo Kyo-hwan | Won | |
| Best New Actress | Lee Joo-young | Nominated | ||
| Best New Director | Cho Hyun-hoon | Nominated | ||
| 23rd Chunsa Film Art Awards[11] | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Lee Min-ji | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Koo Kyo-hwan | Nominated | ||
| Best New Actress | Lee Joo-young | Nominated | ||
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