The Naked Kitchen (2009 Film)

The Naked Kitchen (Korean: 키친; RR: Kichin) is a 2009 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Hong Ji-young. The film explores themes of infidelity, desire, and complex interpersonal relationships within a domestic setting.

Promotional poster for The Naked Kitchen — Promotional poster for the 2009 film The Naked Kitchen.

Plot

The story centers on Mo-rae and her husband, Sang-in, who are celebrating their one-year wedding anniversary. While searching for a gift for her husband at an art gallery, Mo-rae encounters a stranger and engages in a brief, unexpected sexual encounter. Shortly after, a man named Du-rae arrives at the couple's home to assist Sang-in with a new business venture. Mo-rae is shocked to discover that Du-rae is the same man she met at the gallery. As Du-rae begins living with the couple, a tense love triangle develops, forcing the characters to navigate feelings of guilt and attraction.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

Shin Min-a as Ahn Mo-rae
Kim Tae-woo as Han Sang-in
Ju Ji-hoon as Park Du-rae
Jeon Hye-jin as Kim Seon-woo
Pang Eun-jin as a food critic

Production and Release

The Naked Kitchen was produced by Soo Film and distributed by Silver Spoon. It was released in South Korea on February 5, 2009, with a runtime of 102 minutes. The screenplay was written by Hong Ji-young, Lee Kyeong-ui, and Park Eun-kyo.

Scene from The Naked Kitchen — A scene from the film.

Festival Appearances

The film was screened at several international film festivals, including:

2010 Berlin International Film Festival: Featured in the Culinary Cinema section.
2010 Fantasia Film Festival: Held its North American premiere in July 2010.