A still from “Mungyeong: More than Roads” is shown in this image provided by Twin Plus Partners on Aug. 21, 2024. (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, Aug.
21 (Korea Bizwire) — When it comes to comforting someone, sometimes less is more. Simply being present and offering a supportive shoulder can be more meaningful than many words. The drama film “Mungyeong: More than Roads” demonstrates this, where the characters find comfort in each other’s quiet presence during difficult times.
Directed by Shin Dong-il, the contemplative film follows Mun-gyeong (Ryu Abell), a burned-out office worker grappling with work-related stress and toxic relationships with her coworkers. The film explores her frustration with a corporate culture where office politics takes precedence over meritocracy. The stress of Mun-gyeong’s work environment begins to manifest physically, leaving her exhausted, with stomach issues, sickness and even ulcers.
When the company fails to renew the contract of her hardworking junior colleague Cho-wol (Chae Seo-an), despite her excellent performance, Mun-gyeong is overcome with a sense of helplessness. She confronts her boss to no avail and impulsively decides to take a vacation to Mungyeong, a small city in North Gyeongsang Province. From that point on, the film takes both the protagonist and the audience on a healing journey to the quiet, picturesque city of Mungyeong.
Rich with diverse natural beauty that is pure and untouched, the serene surroundings of t.