“My Sassy Girl” is the story of a boy who meets a drunk girl on the subway and through circumstances ends up taking care of her. I randomly searched Korean movies and I remembered “My Sassy Girl” from one of our lectures. Its a romantic comedy that is wildly far fetched, but fun. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I definitely was intrigued and kept wondering what would happen next. We eventually find out she drinks because the love of her life died. Our hero takes care of her and they develop feelings for each other. They never get together until the very end when her dead boyfriend's mother sets her up with him. Coincidence? Yes. Highly unlikely? Yes. Sweet? Yeah. I was in the dark for most of the film. I always try to figure things out and when I can’t, I really like it. It was surprising, unusual, funny and a very enjoyable film.
Kurt, I love how you highlighted the surprising aspects of My Sassy Girl! Your enthusiasm for its plot twists and character dynamics is great. You’re spot on about using the film to explore Korean cultural norms and gender roles. You could dive deeper into these themes with activities like comparing gender roles across cultures or analyzing the film’s treatment of love and loss. Exploring romantic comedy tropes could also help students critically engage with the genre. Your approach to the film’s emotional impact is fantastic, and these activities can make the learning experience even more meaningful!