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I can speak

Original title: Ai kaen seupikeu
  • 2017
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
I can speak (2017)
ComedyDrama

An elderly woman who constantly files complaints with the local office about the wrongs that she sees around her each day, forms an unlikely friendship with a junior civil service officer, w... Read allAn elderly woman who constantly files complaints with the local office about the wrongs that she sees around her each day, forms an unlikely friendship with a junior civil service officer, who begins to teach her English.An elderly woman who constantly files complaints with the local office about the wrongs that she sees around her each day, forms an unlikely friendship with a junior civil service officer, who begins to teach her English.

  • Director
    • Kim Hyun-seok
  • Writer
    • Seung-hee Yoo
  • Stars
    • Na Moon-hee
    • Lee Je-hoon
    • Park Chul-min
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kim Hyun-seok
    • Writer
      • Seung-hee Yoo
    • Stars
      • Na Moon-hee
      • Lee Je-hoon
      • Park Chul-min
    • 21User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Na Moon-hee
    Na Moon-hee
    • Na Ok-boon
    Lee Je-hoon
    Lee Je-hoon
    • Park Min-jae
    Park Chul-min
    Park Chul-min
    • Team leader Yang
    Yeom Hye-ran
    Yeom Hye-ran
    • Woman from Jinju
    Hansi Armentrout
    • Court photographer
    • (as Johannes Armentrout)
    Cynthia Bell
    • Protester
    Dena Bleu
    • Reporter
    Darrick Claiborne
    • Congressman
    Iris Crenshaw
    Iris Crenshaw
    • Congress Woman
    Lee Dae-yeon
    Lee Dae-yeon
    • Chief Goo
    Melissa Dudek
    • Congresswoman
    Jo Hyun-im
    Jo Hyun-im
    • Park Min-Jae's aunt
    Kim Ja-yeong
    Kim Ja-yeong
    • Shopping district cooperative executive
    Lee Jae-in
    • Moon Jeong-sim (young)
    Lee Ji-hoon
    Lee Ji-hoon
    • Jong-hyeon
    Woo Ji-hyeon
    Woo Ji-hyeon
    • Public service employee
    Choi Ji-yeon
    Choi Ji-yeon
    • Bongwon market young merchant
    David Johns
    • Congressman
    • Director
      • Kim Hyun-seok
    • Writer
      • Seung-hee Yoo
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews21

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    7Aktham_Tashtush

    The movie is really good, can't believe i was welling up by the end.

    The story of the movie is based on a true story talking about the comfort girls back in WWII.

    The movie presented the plot perfectly and didn't show their cards up until the end where you can realize "Oh that what was these two old ladies talking about" :D

    The comedy is fresh, quick and clever ,,, not the type where you fall on your back laughing but it is really sweet,, and what even made me write his is the ending , i suddenly found myself welling up by the heartwarming ending and how the story unraveled itself.

    As for the cast, bravo,, both of the leads, the Old lady and the young man who teaches her english were amazing and well invested in their roles,, and sure the whole cast were good too.

    Final thought ,, It is highly recommended , watch it now.
    fluffset

    forced drama

    I know the acting of the grandma's character is fantastic but I dont know why everytime she speaks english it will be really awkward. I know its not her native language but she's ok when acting in korean mode but eveytime she speaks english, looks like her acting drop a bit. Then, there is a lot of cliche in this movie if you have watched a lot of korean movie. It become so boring for me.
    10mg23

    A+ Movie, get the tissues ready... you will cry..

    What starts as a surface level comedy genre movie about a Grandmother, quickly develops and turns out in fact to be a deep and historical drama about WW2 war crimes.

    The film does an excellent job of weaving together many strong themes about courage, determination, language barrier, and optimistically reminding us that its never to late in life to learn, and we should always fight for whats what, and speak up.

    Its a very powerful movie, that will move even the coldest of hearts to tears. Stellar performances by both leads. A+ movie all around.
    afshan-99902

    A well made movie.

    This is probably the best movie of its kind. I was skeptical if i would like this movie, but i was wrong(this is the highest rating i have ever given yet). The film was well written and shot, ALL the actors did an excellent job potraying their respective characters. The movie neither felt dragged nor rushed, it went on the perfect pace and the transition between scenes were smooth too. This movie was emotional but was well balanced with the right amount of humour. I guessed about her past before it was revealed in the movie. This indicates the resemblance of the movie to similar incidents starting from the very get up of the old lady.
    8SameirAli

    Good One.

    Based on facts, this movie is really good. A very slow moving drama, but exceptionally good.

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 2017 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Languages
      • Korean
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • I Can Speak
    • Filming locations
      • Busan, South Korea
    • Production companies
      • Echelon Productions, Inc.
      • Myung Films
      • Seesun Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $63,239
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,024,444
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 59m(119 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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