The Woman Who Ran follows Gamhee, played by Kim Min-hee, as she visits three of her friends while her husband is away on a business trip. During her visits, she engages in various conversations with her friends about their lives and experiences. Through these discussions, the audience gains insight into the characters' perspectives on various issues, including marriage, motherhood, and relationships.
As the film progresses, it becomes clear that there are subtexts and tensions underlying each conversation, as well as a number of unspoken truths and secrets between the characters. Gamhee's interactions with her friends reveal not only their conflicts and contradictions but also her own inner turmoil and fears.
Directed by celebrated South Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo, The Woman Who Ran premiered at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for Best Director. The film received widespread critical acclaim for its nuanced character portrayal and understated storytelling.
