20th Century Girl
A first love pov story.
Directed by Bang Woo-ri
Produced by Yong Film, CJ ENM Studios
A tender, melancholic coming-of-age romance set in 1990s Seoul that explores first love, friendship, and the bittersweet ache of unrequited desire through a teenage girl's perspective.
In 1999, a teen girl keeps close tabs on a boy in school on behalf of her deeply smitten best friend – then she gets swept up in a love story of her own.
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Questions people ask
Is 20th Century Girl sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is 20th Century Girl violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is 20th Century Girl scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is 20th Century Girl easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does 20th Century Girl end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like 20th Century Girl
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 20th Century Girl
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 20th Century Girl, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 20th Century Girl, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 20th Century Girl, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
