Actress Yeom Hye-ran, who moved viewers to tears in the drama "Poksak Sogassuda," set in Jeju, teams up with director Jung Ji-young to shed light on the Jeju 4.3 incident.
On the 17th, production companies Let's Film and Aura Pictures released stills from the script reading and the ritual wishing for a smooth shoot, conducted with the cast and crew of "My Name Is."
The film "My Name Is" revolves around the names "Jeongsun" and "Youngok," exploring how the wounds from the Jeju 4·3 incident in 1948 manifested through the tumult and pains of the democratization process in the 1980s, ultimately revealing their significance in 1998 and connecting with future generations in 2025. It is a winning entry from the 4·3 film scenario contest co-hosted by the Jeju 4·3 Peace Foundation and the Jeju International Free City Development Center (JDC).
Actress Yeom Hye-ran, who has broadened the scope of female characters in films like "Citizen Deokhee" and dramas such as "The Glory" and "Mask Girl," will portray Jeongsun, a character who carries the pain of the Jeju 4·3 incident.
Yeom Hye-ran recently captured the audience's hearts as Aesoon's mother, Gwangnyeo, in the Netflix drama "Poksak Sogassuda," which made headlines by entering the top 10 in 39 countries. She is expected to solidify her status as a representative star of Jeju with her continuous appearances in "My Name Is."
Filming is taking place across various locations in Jeju, including Hallim, Jocheon, and Gujwa in Jeju City, as well as Pyoseon and Daejeong in Seogwipo City.
The role of Youngok is played by actor Shin Woobin, while Minsoo is portrayed by Choi Junwoo. The adult versions of Youngok and Minsoo are played by Yoo Junsang and Oh Jiho, respectively. Kim Gyuri plays Hira, a psychiatrist who moved from Seoul to Jeju, and Park Jibin returns to the screen after six years as Kyungtae, the class leader who transferred from Seoul.
In addition to Yeom Hye-ran, the role of Jeongsun is also played by Lee Soi, Shim Ji-yu, and Cha Jun-hee, providing a multi-dimensional portrayal of the passage of time.
The film "My Name Is," which seeks to find the rightful name of the 4·3 incident on its 77th anniversary, leaving behind the unjust deaths of those who perished in Jeju and the distorted and belittled history of the Jeju 4·3 as a riot, aims to be released during the 4·3 week next year.
