My Name Is Loh Kiwan

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My Name Is Loh Kiwan

2024

2h 11m

Drama

Romance

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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.

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James Marsh

South China Morning Post

Too often, Kim seems overly eager to sidestep Kiwan’s legal minefield in favour of a schmaltzy romance, where the forces of attraction are never any stronger than the couple’s shared nationality.

Rated: 2/5

May 9, 2024

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William Schwartz

HanCinema

As the titular Loh Kiwan, a North Korean defector attempting to survive in Belgium, there's not really much for Song Joong-ki to do except mope around looking depressed.

May 5, 2024

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JK Sooja

Common Sense Media

This dramatic thriller also wants to be a romance, but trying to be too many genres sometimes makes this film feel disjointed.

Apr 17, 2024

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Pallavi Keswani

The Hindu

A film that delivers less than what it promised.

Mar 17, 2024

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Romey Norton

Ready Steady Cut

My Name is Loh Kiwan is a sad, heavy film to watch, it throws a lot at you as a viewer and expects you to listen, concentrate, and feel.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 1, 2024

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Chris Joyce

Movies and Munchies (YouTube)

a tragic and awesome story, filled with the eternal hope and longing of a better life while staring down the mounting challenges that seem to persist. The acting is spectacular, crafting characters that are noble, flawed, sympathetic, and vulnerable.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 1, 2024

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aamar k

Inspiring, caring loving movie, loved every bit of it the acting and the directions awesome 💯 I wish they make this kind of content.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Angelika H

Personally I really enjoyed the film. . The casting was excellent. Loved the main actors. Korean dramas are a step above in the film industry.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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B B

Excellent performance by Vincen...err I mean Song Joon-ki. This film deserves to be viewed. The romantic subplot was an unnecessary distraction. The screenwriter and director ruined Song's chance at a breakthrough film role, outside of his devoted Asian and K-drama audience. His performance was at least nomination-worthy otherwise. Don't worry Joon-ki there is more out there for you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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Audience Member

Overrated. The filming was not bad, but it doesn’t connect to audience. More like killing time movie.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/25

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Najaf I

Actually I watched many k dramas and it was my 2nd Korean movie. It is an emotional and heart touching movie that is not for everyone. I would say that this movie deserve your time if you want to watch realistic love story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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Raymond H

This is a great film. I cared about Loh and Marie so much that there were times i teared up during the film. Especially the end.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/24/24

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Kim Hui-jin

Director

Song Joong-ki

Loh Ki-wan

Choi Seong-eun

Lee Marie

Jo Han-chul

Lee Yun-seong

Lee Il-hwa

Jeong-ju

Kim Sung-ryung

Ok-hui

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Synopsis

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 Hui-jin
Screenwriter: Kim Hui-jin
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Yong Film, HighZium Studio
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2024
Runtime: 2h 11m

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