Program Note
Miwon, a well-known English instructor in Gangnam, is a typical workaholic who devotes herself to work day and night. Meanwhile, her mother, who runs a side dish shop in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, is someone who cares for her neighbors and shares warm affection. One day, Kiyong, an old friend, opens an adult PC room in Miwon's hometown, and her mother suddenly disappears. Miwon, who has visited her hometown for the first time in a long time, joins forces with the locals to track her mother's whereabouts, and in the process, she learns her mother's life one by one, which she did not know. Following her mother's footsteps, Miwon and her neighbors face a secret hidden in the village. Although the heavy case of 'the disappearance of a mother' is at the center, the story takes the form of a 'cozy mystery' and unfolds in a light and warm atmosphere. It reminds us of our gratitude by looking back on the perspective of a child, who has taken the unconditional love of their parents for granted. At the same time, it illuminates the values of communication, trust and community with others in a modern society where individualism is prevalent. This work, which adds a warm message to the genre's completeness, conveys fun and emotion that all generations can sympathize with and enjoy together. Solid acting by actors, including Joo Hyun-young and Kim Me-kyung, is also an indispensable point of appreciation. (Martin LEE)