My Name (2026)

"Mom, live by your name now."

My Name (2026) poster

South Korea, 1998: While the country moves closer towards democracy, Young-oak remains at odds with his female-connotated name while attending a boy's school where the air is thick with testosterone. The young man is struggling to fit in and find a new name among corrupt teachers and the teenagers' violent power games, which are as subtle as they are extreme. Behind his mother Jeong-sun's seemingly unflappable exterior, a past long repressed is reemerging, which she is reluctant to face. Yet confrontation is unavoidable – and it leads back to the national tragedy surrounding the Jeju Uprising of April 3rd, 1948.

Director: Chung Ji-young
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
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Production: Aura Pictures, Let's Films
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Keywords

jeju uprising, jeju island

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Name about?
South Korea, 1998: While the country moves closer towards democracy, Young-oak remains at odds with his female-connotated name while attending a boy's school where the air is thick with testosterone. The young man is struggling to fit in and find a new name among corrupt teachers and the teenagers' violent power games, which are as subtle as they are extreme. Behind his mother Jeong-sun's seemingly unflappable exterior, a past long repressed is reemerging, which she is reluctant to face. Yet confrontation is unavoidable – and it leads back to the national tragedy surrounding the Jeju Uprising of April 3rd, 1948.
Who directed My Name?
My Name was directed by Chung Ji-young.
Who stars in My Name?
My Name stars Yeom Hye-ran, Yu Jun-sang, Oh Ji-ho, Kim Gyu-ri, Kim Min-jae, Choi Joon-woo.
How long is My Name?
My Name has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is My Name?
My Name is a Drama film.
Where was My Name produced?
My Name was produced in South Korea.