
In the movie, Kang skillfully establishes her characters with a strong, almost instructional feel, yet manages to do so efficiently due to the film’s compact 67-minute length. The introductory scene shows Su-hwan (played by Kim Seol-jin), a quiet individual getting ready for a friend’s wedding afterparty, while an acquaintance interrogates him about his financial troubles without realizing Su-hwan’s health struggles. Instead of defending himself, Su-hwan subtly withdraws within the frame’s boundaries. The scene then transitions to distressing close-ups of a stranger, Yeong-gyeong (portrayed by Han Ye-ri), at the previously mentioned event. This woman, whose enigmatic pain is overwhelming, downs shots of soju amidst passed-out guests before Su-hwan — the only other conscious person present — helps her home on his back, while she shares tender, lyrical whispers with him.