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Je m'appelle Loh Kiwan

Original title: Ro Gi Wan
  • 2024
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
4.5K
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Je m'appelle Loh Kiwan (2024)
After defecting from North Korea, Loh Kiwan struggles to obtain refugee status in Belgium, where he encounters a dejected woman who has lost all hope.
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After defecting from North Korea, Loh Kiwan struggles to obtain refugee status in Belgium, where he encounters a dejected woman who has lost all hope.After defecting from North Korea, Loh Kiwan struggles to obtain refugee status in Belgium, where he encounters a dejected woman who has lost all hope.After defecting from North Korea, Loh Kiwan struggles to obtain refugee status in Belgium, where he encounters a dejected woman who has lost all hope.

  • Director
    • Kim Hee Jin
  • Writers
    • Hae Ji Cho
    • Kim Hee Jin
  • Stars
    • Song Joong-ki
    • Kaan Abdullah
    • June Angela
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    4.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kim Hee Jin
    • Writers
      • Hae Ji Cho
      • Kim Hee Jin
    • Stars
      • Song Joong-ki
      • Kaan Abdullah
      • June Angela
    • 27User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Song Joong-ki
    Song Joong-ki
    • Ro Gi-wan
    Kaan Abdullah
    Kaan Abdullah
    • VIP Gambler
    June Angela
    June Angela
    • Ri Ok Hui
    Frédéric Clou
    • Manager Meatpacking
    Csongor Csík
    • Junkie 1
    David Gutema
    • Work Man
    Jo Han-chul
    Jo Han-chul
    • Yoon Seong
    Seo Hyun-woo
    Seo Hyun-woo
    • Eun Cheol
    Lee Il-hwa
    Lee Il-hwa
    • Jeong-joo
    Andrew Lee
    Andrew Lee
    • Cyril
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Selmeci Lili
    • Refugee Center Receptionist
    Panka Murányi
    • Hostel Employee
    • (as Panka Muranyi)
    Sandro Nicolini
    • Police Officer
    Zoltán Palotai
    • Junkie 2
    Nagy Péter János
    Nagy Péter János
    • Hostel man
    Lee Sang-hee
    Lee Sang-hee
    • Seon Joo
    Matt Silverman
    • Gerd
    Kembe Sorel
    • Police 2
    • Director
      • Kim Hee Jin
    • Writers
      • Hae Ji Cho
      • Kim Hee Jin
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    User reviews27

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    9cageronimolaw

    Compelling, Thought Provoking, Romantic

    This tale will tear at your heart but also soar you to heights of happiness. This movie captivates, draws you in and enable you to feel the pains, hardships and joy that Lo Kiwon faces.

    A must see. It takes us through a journey forged in pain and desperation and ends with love and hope.

    There is no added fluff. This is a gritty tale that is probably all too real.a tale that comfortable people may find very uncomftable to learn.

    Sitting in a warm spacious room in Maryland USA, it's hard to imagine what emigrants face. This movie is a first person rendition of the terrible plight of the immigrant, even in enlightened countries.

    Don't we all deserve the freedom to live a full life?

    The characters were very real, from his mom, friends and relatives, to the people who harbored him, fed him, worked with him, to the woman who entered his life as a villain and became a love.

    Please watch this movie. It's making me be more proactive and human.
    10justepic-02214

    Emotionally moving, incredible characters, GREAT writing

    This came out of nowhere and genuinely became one of the best movies I've ever seen. I didn't expect it to be this good. By the end of the movie I was almost crying. The very first thing I noticed that got me hooked right from the begining was how easy it is to empathize with and root for the main character. You feel the harrowing journey he's going through, and his incredible resilience. The writing and character arcs are brilliant. There are things that happen between characters that are built up in such a way where you start to fall in love with them as it's happening. Everything feels earned and the romance is incredibly strong by the time it gets there. These actors have AMAZING chemistry and are perfect in their roles. Lots of great performances and I even liked the villainous French guy who had a very strong and commanding presence on screen. I'd love to see more of these actors!
    Lee_SJK

    Must watch movie for everyone. EMOTIONAL, EVOCATIVE and POIGNANTE

    My name is Loh. Kiwan is an emotional rollercoaster that promises to take you on a thrill-filled journey of Loh Kiwan and Marie. Movie rotates smoothly from sadness to action, romance, Melodrama and beyond realism. The plot is well-paced, with the main characters developing progressively. Even though the changing timeline, it is never confusing and keeps the you (Watchers) entertained. Every one character's actions are legitimate and dependable. The Loh Kiwan movie carries a wide range of all genres that can be really liked by anyone (watchers). The cast of each characters truly symbolize their specific roles, delivering how the characters feel to life. Loh Kiwan triggers an indication on other cinematic brilliant works of the Korean film industry.

    --> Outstanding Soundtrack, top quality Cinematography (Loh Kiwan Close-up shots, Belgium long shots 👌🏻) Visually amazing; the film displays beautiful atmospheres that reflect each character's existential experience.

    --> Song Joong-ki's physical appearance conversion, and emotionally charged makeover are certainly the film's standout paths. His physical appearance is the centerpiece that allows ourselves to emotionally. Engage with the story in a deeper way. He again shown the versatility of his acting with this movie.

    --> Ki-wan's transformation from at risk to strength is prominent, while Marie's struggles with addictions and issues with her family throw depth to her character. Their on-screen chemistry surpasses geographical. Boundaries, and narrates overwhelming feeling of mutual suffering and redemption that connects with watchers.

    Strong Points
    • Acting.


    • Stunning Cinematography.


    • Soundtrack.


    • Direction and Story telling.


    • Best adaptation, skillful writing.


    • Perfect balance melodrama and realism of story.


    DIRECTION - WRITTING

    Director Kim Hee-jin utilised cast perfectly within the small look big story, i really appreciate her work of Loh Kiwan. Although it's an adaptation the movie writer brilliantly delivered the script with heart touching lines. Loh Kiwan standout with unique mix of traditional story telling with amazing scenes that make you enjoy and emotional feel in every moment. Magnificent performances by supporting characters.

    Finally:- South Korean Film makers never fail to deliver a movie from Intense battles to emotional tales, and western entertainment media appreciate Korean Film Makers as " South Korea is a goldmine of original ideas and storytelling talents ". And we can saw it from Loh Kiwan.

    Definitely one of the most memorable films I've seen. This movie may inspire, sometimes horrify, or send you into an existential crisis, but it will make you think about something new by the time you finish it. Despite its dark underlying themes, the film ultimately delivers an appealing message of hope and endurance, leaving viewers with a sense of satisfaction and emotional ride.
    7williamjrobert

    Uneven

    This movie should have two specific ratings. The main actors (korean) are outstanding, moving and can play. The love story is on point and I loved it. However living in Belgium I'm sad to say that the story happening in Brussels and imagined to create some twists and turns is nothing more than laughable and makes no sense. The actors are (almost) all bad bad. The way they talk is weird. The situation in which the main actors are trapped seems directly invented by an 8 years old. It's almost as if this movie was directed by two different persons. One is a genius and handles the Korean part of the movie, and one handles the Belgian part of the movie and should find himself a new occupation. That being said I loved this movie and would totally watch it again. You just have to disregard 30% of it and let the wonderful 70% steal your tears.
    5albatoolalawishaikh

    Started string as depressing slice of life Korean flick, but ended as a fanfic cringy forced romance.

    To clear an conceptions out of the way, the acting was rather perfect.

    The movie started really strong and the things that Kiwan went through was super intriguing. I was invested and in the edge of my seat for loh kiwans in the first half of the movie.

    Then, the girl's story came with its all sub-plots and forced drama. The gun gangs was weird and unnecessary. The love story was misguided and yeah Tragic romance is not my thing specially with this level of emo fanfic subplots?!! The drug scenes was a second hand embarrassment.

    I CRINGED FROM THE VERY EXPECTED ENGING.

    Ps: he was an ass hole with that factory lady and super forgiving with the female protagonist , it was irritating to watch.

    "The amount of mid movies I watched for SJK should be studied"

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 2024 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • hancinema
      • netflix
    • Languages
      • Korean
      • French
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • My Name Is Loh Kiwan
    • Filming locations
      • Hungary
    • Production companies
      • CJ ENM Studios
      • Netflix Studios
      • Yong Film
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      2 hours 11 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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