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Elegant Lies korean movie review
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Elegant Lies
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by minji
Dec 6, 2021
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Overall 9.5
Story 10.0
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.5

Beautifully Written

Tragic but beautiful movie which explored the suicide of a young middle school girl. Her sister and mother wondered why it happened and as the movie went on, we came to find out what the cause was. Bullying.

The way in which the story moves is ever so carefully and almost silently like Cheonji. It goes well with the main characters overall and their mood.

This movie was realistic and explored the psychological/peer pressure that the girls in the class took part in. the victim knew it was going on around her, the giggling, secret texts etc making her seem like an outcast.

After the suicide, it's like there was a blame game as everyone felt guilty in one way or another. Whilst the family search for answers, the use of the yarn and the thread to uncover cheonji's last words was beautifully written. Holding onto her last words/thoughts were shown by the literal ball of yarn that she left for everyone.

Cast performed very well showcasing subtle actions but were so emotionally powerful. Beautifully written movie which opens up the conversation regarding peer pressure and depression.

In conclusion, please do check out this movie and give it a go.
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