Vegetarian

2010·Movie
1h 40min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Vegetarian fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Scare4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A human being, actually was a flower

An ordinary housewife, Yeong-hye, who has nightmares every night, finally becomes a vegetarian, throwing away all the meats in her refrigerator. Her husband Kil-soo starts to complain about her actions. Her family also worries about her health. During a family lunch, Yeong-hye tries to kill herself due to her father's abrupt violence. Observing all the happenings, Yeong-hye's brother-in-law, Min-ho, a videoartist, hears from his wife that Yeong-hye has a Mongolian spot on her hips. Min-ho gets inspiration from this and starts to sketch.
Psychological DramaVegetarianismMental BreakdownFamily ConflictSurreal ImageryBody HorrorSocial CommentaryEmotional DistressArtistic Obsession

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Vegetarian worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Vegetarian rated?

ViolenceNudityDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, nudity, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Vegetarian?

1 h 40 min

Vegetarian runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Vegetarian in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

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