My Girlfriend's Mother 2017

Overview

My Girlfriend's Mother is a 2017 film that follows the story of a man named Kyeong-joon. After facing financial difficulties and an inability to pay rising rent, Kyeong-joon finds himself homeless and living on the streets. His girlfriend, Ji-hye, decides to help him by offering him a place to stay at her home. Upon arriving at the house, Kyeong-joon discovers that Ji-hye’s step-mother is Ji-yeong, a woman who was his first love and his former teacher regarding matters of love. The film centers on the complicated domestic situation that arises as Kyeong-joon begins living under the same roof as both his girlfriend and her step-mother. As the narrative progresses, Kyeong-joon finds himself experiencing lingering romantic feelings for Ji-yeong while simultaneously navigating his relationship with Ji-hye. The story explores the tensions and personal conflicts that develop while the three characters share the same living space. The film examines the proximity of these relationships and the resulting emotional dilemmas faced by Kyeong-joon as he balances his history with Ji-yeong and his current commitment to Ji-hye.