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Miso lives from day to day by housekeeping. Cigarettes and whiskey are the two things that get her through the day. As cigarette prices and rent start to rise, Miso decides to give up her house for cigarettes and whiskey, leading her to couch surf with old friends while reconsidering her place in life.
Critics Sentiment
Friends meet at funeral while Miso camps roadside
Boyfriend volunteers for Saudi Arabia assignment abandoning dreams
The film dips during the boyfriend's departure subplot but surges powerfully with its haunting finale.
Critics consistently praised the film's delicate handling of economic desperation and social conformity, with particular acclaim for Esom's restrained performance and the director's subtle visual style. While some found the middle sections repetitive, the ending was universally celebrated as a masterful conclusion that elevated the entire work.
Full cast
Esom
Mi-so
Ahn Jae-hong
Han-sol
Kang Jin-ah
Moon-young
Kim Guk-hee
Hyun-jung
Lee Sung-wook
Dae-yong
Choi Deok-moon
Ro-kyi
Kim Jae-hwa
Jung-mi
Cho Soo-hyang
Min-ji
Kim Yae-eun
Jae-kyung
Park Ji-young
Real Estate Manager
Kim Hie-won
Jung-mi's Husband
Kwun Hyun-jeong
Bride
Woo Moon-gi
Groom
Lee Yong-nyeo
Ro-kyi's Mother
Kim Jae-rok
House Owner
Hwang Mi-young
Convenience Store Manager
Lee Yo-sup
Whiskey Bar
Jang Sung-kyu
Ringing Event Announcer (voice)
Jeong Bo-ram
Whisky
Crew
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