Take Care of My Cat (2001) Reviews

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Five girlfriends graduate high school in the Korean port city of Inchon. They set out to pursue their limited opportunities, vowing to continue their friendship into adult life. Hae-joo (Lee Yo-Won) is pretty and ambitious. She gets a job working for a brokerage house and soon moves away to Seoul. Tae-hee (Bae Doo-na) works part-time for her domineering father, and does volunteer work, helping out a romantic young poet with cerebral palsy. Ji-young (Ok Ji-young) lives with her grandparents in a ramshackle hut by the docks. She can't find a job, so she struggles to support herself. The half-Chinese twins, Bi-ryu (Lee Eun-sil) and Ohn-jo (Lee Eun-ju), continue their relatively carefree existence. Ji-young finds a stray kitten, and gives it to Hae-joo as a birthday gift. Hae-joo soon returns it, however, finding pet ownership too much trouble. Ji-young and Hae-joo grow further apart as they discover their values in conflict. Tae-hee tries to keep the group together, organizing sporadic reunions while dealing with her own problems at home. When she goes alone to visit the sullen Ji-young at home, the two realize that their connection has remained strong, and when tragedy strikes Ji-young's family, Hae-joo is there to support her. Take Care of My Cat is the debut feature of writer/director Jeong Jae-eun. She had previously directed several award-winning shorts. The film was processed using the same bleach bypass method used in David Fincher's Seven, which accounts for its unique saturated color palette. The film was accepted into the Rotterdam Film Festival, and New Directors/New Films in New York. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide

Starring:: Bae Du-na, Lee Yo-weon, (more)

Director(s):: Jeong Jae-eun

Format(s):: DVD, (View All Versions)

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(5 member reviews)

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	Jerry M.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

As a man maybe I shouldn't have watched this, but I can't stay away from any Doo Na Bae movie. I thought this movie depicted the confusion and naivetÃ© seen in people as they try to make the transition from teen to adult quite well. Each of the women trying to make sense out of the most difficult transition most people have face. None of them had the guidance they needed and they were each trying as best they could to find their way. Like most of us they made mistakes and were still on their voyage of discovery as the film came to a close.

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	Clarice M.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

An interesting look at the changing Korean culture through the eyes of five 17-18 year old girls who are struggling to make the transition from teen to young adult. A good slow-paced character-driven movie. I enjoyed it but wouldn't recommend it to any of the men in my life.

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	Denna B.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

This was a low key, coming of age movie about five girls preparing for adult life. There's no great plot path, just a story about a group of friends trying to find out what they're going to do with their lives after high school. While the fates of the girls aren't clearly shown, ultimately the story is about taking those first tentative steps toward independence. The audio is in stereo. There are no audio options and the subtitles are burned into the film. As for extras, there is a "Trailer Gallery" consisting of a promotional trailer for the movie and two other trailers and a "Stills Gallery". Recommended.

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	Giselle P.

0 out of 0 people found this review helpful

Kind of sad, disappointing movie. It seems like a "coming of age" movie where teens transition into adults, but the ending is very sad and you feel lonely just watching. The movie shifts gears frequently and is a little unsettling to watch. I did not enjoy watching this movie and found it depressing.

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	Erik B.

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Five young girls struggle to hold their friendship together as they begin to journey into womanhood. Four of the five characters are very likeable. Ji-young is a poor girl who gets "screwed over" relentlessly, thus earning the viewer's sympathy. Tae-hee is a nice girl who is consistently outcasted from her immediate family. Hae-joo is a total wench who cares only about career advancement. This film develops the characters in a very careful and subtle manner, and accurately portrays the fragility of friendship. Some of the dramatic elements could have been more intense, but the ending is both melancholy and uplifting at the same time.

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	Jerry M.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

As a man maybe I shouldn't have watched this, but I can't stay away from any Doo Na Bae movie. I thought this movie depicted the confusion and naivetÃÂ© seen in people as they try to make the transition from teen to adult quite well. Each of the women trying to make sense out of the most difficult transition most people have face. None of them had the guidance they needed and they were each trying as best they could to find their way. Like most of us they made mistakes and were still on their voyage of discovery as the film came to a close.

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