Miss Baek ~ Korean Film Based on a True Story

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“Miss Baek” is an award-winning 2018 Korean Crime movie based on a true story, streaming on Viki. (**SPOILER ALERT!**) SUMMARY: A young woman who was abused and abandoned as a child find an abused child on the streets. She tries not get involved since the child has parents. But the abusive treatment of the child becomes too much for her to ignore. ♦ I Can’t Be a Wife or a Mom But I Care In “Miss Baek”, is the true story of a young woman who put her life in jeopardy to save the life of a child. Baek Sang-A has a childhood filled with memories she would like to erase, but she can’t. Her mother would get very drunk and then beat her. One day, the mother decided that enough was enough. Realizing she had a problem and might end up killing her own child, she abandoned her daughter instead. According to her mother’s reasoning (which one might debate as to whether or not it is sound reasoning), it is better to let her daughter go than risk hurting her when she is in a drunken rage. Although, there was an alternate solution. Such as? The mother could have tried […]
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Miss Baek ~ Korean Film Based on a True Story

"Miss Baek" is an award-winning 2018 Korean Crime movie based on a true story, streaming on Viki. This film was the debut of the 9-year-old actress Kim Si-A

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[realitycheck]

I had no idea what I was getting into when I started this movie. It hit me so hard. Han Ji-Min was incredible, and the little girl, Kim Si-A? A total star. I was so angry at how everyone failed her. The ending left me both satisfied and heartbroken. Definitely not a popcorn flick, but I’m glad I watched it.

 

[Kay]

Miss Baek broke my heart. As a grandmother, I can’t imagine letting a child suffer like that. I was furious at the parents, but even more so at the system that let it continue. It reminded me of stories I’ve read in the news—far too real. I don’t think I’ll watch it again because it’s so painful, but it’s an important film that I’ll never forget.

 

[KpopKween23]

This film highlighted the frustrating flaws in legal systems around the world. Watching Baek Sang-A face constant judgment due to her record infuriated me. It’s like her past erased any chance of justice for herself or Kim Ji-Eun. The performances were stellar, but I wish the movie had spent more time showing possible solutions instead of just the problem.

 

[Montoya]

Han Ji-Min's performance was EVERYTHING. She carried this film on her shoulders and didn’t miss a beat. The story was brutal, but it made me think about the resilience of women like Baek Sang-A. The part where the child risked everything to find her broke me. It’s a masterpiece but one I probably won’t revisit anytime soon—it’s too heavy.

 

[Apricot_Stone]

Miss Baek is an unsettling yet powerful film that stays with you. Han Ji-Min deserves all the praise she’s received for this role. My only gripe is that the pacing dragged in a few places, which slightly dulled the impact. That said, it’s an eye-opener and a critical watch for anyone interested in social issues.