My Name Is Loh Kiwan is a movie written and directed by Kim Hee-jin starring Song Joong-ki and Choi Sung-eun. It is based on the novel by Hae Ji Cho.
Are you in the mood for a movie full of romance with a personal and dramatic story? “My Name Is Loh Kiwan” is here to fulfill your most tearful dreams with this cheesy, tear-jerking and extremely romantic story. It tells the story of a North Korean immigrant who, after losing his family and becoming an immigrant in Belgium, finds love… and a new drama. The film touches upon the tragedies of immigration, political crisis, and tragic romance. Were you looking for something cheerful? Well, this is not it. But if you’re into dramas, then you’re in luck.
About the movie
Each scene in the film is carefully crafted to evoke a sense of tragedy and emotion. From the death of the mother to the nostalgia and the protagonist’s supreme kindness… everything has been created and designed to bring the audience to a tearful state. If you’re not in the mood to cry, you might find it overly sentimental and tiresome. Technically, the film is well-made with well-shot scenes and a photography style in warm tones that perfectly captures the rainy and melancholic European atmosphere. The night scenes, in particular, are well-photographed.
As for the performances, this is one of those “tear-jerking” movies where the actors are constantly on the verge of tears, keeping the audience in suspense. Do they do a good job? The actors are great in this emotional script, but all the tears just didn’t quite move us.
Our opinion
We’ll say it again: tear-jerking and sad. There are some moments of happiness, but they are few. If you enjoy sad and cheesy movies, then this might be one of your favorites. But for us, we prefer joy and we run away from dramas, so we won’t be recommending it.
