Jane () is a 2016 South Korean drama film directed by Cho Hyun-hoon. This is Cho's first feature-length film. The film was premiered at the 21st Busan International Film Festival.
Plot So-hyun is a runaway who is left alone after her boyfriend Jung-ho disappears. By accident, she gets to know a transgender woman named Jane. She joins Jane and her group of misfit runaways, who are as comforting and loving as a real family.
Cast Lee Min-ji as So-hyun Koo Kyo-hwan as Jane Lee Joo-young as Ji-su as Dae-po Kim Young-woo as Jong-gu Park Kyung-hye as Na-gyeong
Reception
Box office The movie was released in South Korean theatres on May 31st, 2017. It grossed $34,707 on its opening week and $161,991 overall.
Critical response Elizabeth Kerr of The Hollywood Reporter gave a mixed review, commenting "A compelling turn by Gu Gyohwan as the title character should stoke interest among LGBT festivals, but after that, Jane is destined for oblivion."
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient Result201621st Busan International Film Festival Actor of the Year Koo Kyo-hwan Actress of the Year Lee Min-ji CGV Arthouse Award Jane 201726th Buil Film Awards Best New Director Cho Hyun-hoon Best New Actor Koo Kyo-hwan Best New ActressLee Min-ji Lee Joo-young Best Screenplay Cho Hyun-hoonKim So-mi Best Music Flash Flood Darlings 37th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards Best Independent Film Jane 18th Busan Film Critics AwardsBest New ActorKoo Kyo-hwan38th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest New DirectorCho Hyun-hoon Best New ActorKoo Kyo-hwanBest New Actress Lee Min-ji Best ScreenplayCho Hyun-hoonKim So-mi 17th Director's Cut AwardsBest New DirectorCho Hyun-hoon 20189th Korea Film Reporters Association Film Awards (KOFRA) Best Independent Film Jane 54th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor Koo Kyo-hwan Best New ActressLee Joo-young Best New Director Cho Hyun-hoon23rd Chunsa Film Art Awards Best Actress Lee Min-ji Best Supporting Actor Koo Kyo-hwan Best New Actress Lee Joo-young
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