Jane (Korean: 꿈의 제인) 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.
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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
Park Kang-seop 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."