After My Death (2018 Film)

After My Death (Korean: 죄 많은 소녀; RR: Choe Manheun Sonyeo) is a 2018 South Korean drama film written and directed by Kim Ui-seok. The film premiered at the 2017 Busan International Film Festival and was released theatrically in South Korea on September 13, 2018.

Promotional poster for After My Death — Promotional poster for the 2018 film After My Death.

Plot

The narrative centers on the disappearance of a high school student named Kyung-min. Although her body is never recovered, she is presumed to have jumped from a bridge. Young-hee, a classmate who was the last person seen with Kyung-min, becomes the primary focus of suspicion. As the missing girl's mother begins to openly accuse Young-hee of involvement, the teenager faces intense scrutiny from her peers, school faculty, and local law enforcement.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

Jeon Yeo-bin as Lee Young-hee
Seo Young-hwa as Kyung-min's mother
Go Won-hee as Han-sol
Lee Tae-kyoung as Yoo-ri
Yoo Jae-myung as the detective
Seo Hyun-woo as the homeroom teacher
Jeon So-nee as Kyung-min

Jeon Yeo-bin, who portrays the lead character Young-hee.

Seo Young-hwa, who portrays the mother of the missing student.

Yoo Jae-myung, who portrays the detective.

Seo Hyun-woo, who portrays the homeroom teacher.

Reception and Awards

The film received critical attention for its exploration of guilt and social pressure. At the 56th Daejong Film Awards in 2020, Jeon Yeo-bin was awarded Best New Actress for her performance in the film.