My Little Baby, Jaya

2017Movie1 h 42 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, tense crime movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

My daughter Jaya! Sorry I couldn't protect you!

Won-Sool is an adult man with cerebral palsy. His daughter Jaya is his pride and joy. Jaya though is bullied at school and even worse things happen to her. Won-Sool later decides to get revenge on his daughter's tormentors.

Feels like

  • Disability Revenge Thriller
  • Heavy Emotional Drama
  • Social Injustice Critique
  • Grim and Bleak Tone
  • Powerful Character Study
  • School Bullying Narrative
  • Unconventional Heroism
  • Korean Social Realism

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Yun Hak-ryeol
Written by
Yun Hak-ryeol
Produced by
Sin Cheol-seung

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Facts

April 20, 2017 · 1 h 42 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
April 20, 2017
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
7 countries

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Questions about My Little Baby, Jaya

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Little Baby, Jaya worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.2).

Will I feel good after watching My Little Baby, Jaya?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is My Little Baby, Jaya plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is My Little Baby, Jaya in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.