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South Korean Cinema

Yourself and Yours (2016 Film)

Yourself and Yours (Korean: 당신 자신과 당신의 것; RR: Dangsin Jasingwa Dangsinui Geot) is a 2016 South Korean drama film written and directed by Hong Sang-soo. It marks the 18th feature-length film in the director's career. The film explores themes of identity, perception, and interpersonal relationships through a narrative centered on a painter and his girlfriend.

Yourself and Yours film poster
Promotional poster for Yourself and Yours.

Plot

The story follows Kim Young-soo (Kim Ju-hyeok), a painter who is dealing with the declining health of his mother. His relationship with his girlfriend, So Min-jung (Lee Yoo-young), becomes strained after he hears rumors that she has been drinking with another man. Following a heated argument, Min-jung requests time apart, leaving Young-soo to search for her and grapple with the uncertainty of her identity and their future together.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast of established South Korean actors:

  • Kim Ju-hyeok as Kim Young-soo
  • Lee Yoo-young as So Min-jung
  • Kim Eui-sung as Kim Joong-haeng
  • Kwon Hae-hyo as Park Jae-young
  • Yu Jun-sang as Lee Sang-won
Actor Kim Ju-hyeok
Kim Ju-hyeok portrays the lead character, Kim Young-soo.
Actress Lee Yoo-young
Lee Yoo-young portrays So Min-jung.
Actor Kwon Hae-hyo
Kwon Hae-hyo appears as Park Jae-young.
Actor Yu Jun-sang
Yu Jun-sang appears as Lee Sang-won.

Production

The film was produced and distributed by Jeonwonsa Film, with Contents Panda serving as a co-distributor. The cinematography was handled by Park Hong-yeol. The film has a total runtime of 86 minutes and was released in South Korea on November 10, 2016.

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