My Name
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Nominees and Awards
- ★ 2026 Berlinale FF
- ★ 2026 Udine Far East FF
Synopsis
Young-oak, a high school sophomore trapped in a feminine name, endures relentless teasing and grows resentful of his mother, Jeong-sun, whose sudden dissociative episodes leave him ashamed. While he drifts into violent rivalries at school, Jeong-sun begins therapy to confront the blank space of her childhood. On bright, windy days, fragments of memory return, leading her back to the suppressed trauma of the Jeju April 3rd Massacre. As mother and son struggle with identity, shame, and buried wounds, their lives intertwine with a history still demanding remembrance.
Team
Director
JEONG Ji-yeong
JEONG Ji-yeong is a Korean filmmaker whose work has consistently examined the social landscape of contemporary Korean history. Known for his grounded approach and clear thematic focus, he has earned sustained attention from both audiences and critics.
