Save My Seoul

Save My Seoul

By Jason Y. Lee

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2017-07-03
  • Advisory Rating: NR
  • Runtime: 1h 1min
  • Director: Jason Y. Lee
  • Production Country: United States of America, South Korea
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
4/10
4
From 2 Ratings

Description

Eddie and Jason, two Korean-American brothers get in over their heads when they are called to Korea to make a short film on prostitution and sex-trafficking. Things get complicated when they meet Crystal and Esther, two prostitutes who reveal just how deep the problem goes and set off on a dangerous mission to capture the truth. With the use of hidden cameras and access to pimps, johns, and sex-workers, the filmmakers explore and unravel the complexity of the sex trade in Seoul. They learn that this problem is rooted in issues far deeper than exploited girls and lustful men. Instead, it's a consequence of a culture and government that condones and turns a blind eye to the biggest human injustice of our time.

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Reviews

  • Eye Opening

    5
    By Jae112483
    Great documentary. Growing up into quite an asian family, sex was always such a taboo topic to talk about. Unfortunately, many family members don't look at prostitutes as victims. They just seem to look at them as an easy way to make money. However, there is so much more to that. I'm glad though that living in America has allowed me to understand that women aren't just objects to be thrown around with. Highly recommend!
  • Incredibly Insightful

    5
    By Zizanworb
    I really hope this movie is free for natives who live in South Korea. I am a young American who has always seen prostitution as a fringe activity far away from my world. Then I moved to Asia after graduating university and realized how incredibly open and common it is in many Asian countries (relative to America), and this really shocked me. This documentary really captures what goes on in the prostitution industry in South Korea. I became incredibly saddened by the stories of Crystal & Esther, yet at the same time felt by the end that they were incredibly strong, capable, and brave beautiful beings for coming out of what they went through. Whether you live in S.Korea or not, I recommend this film as human trafficking is a rampant problem all over the world. BUT I HOPE THIS MOVIE IS FREE FOR SOUTH KOREAN NATIVES!!!!!!! or at least screened at independent cinemas in Seoul for free. OR MAYBE! you can hire a bunch of hackers and pull a V for Vendetta and broadcast this film on every South Korean cable network! Well....regardless this is a movie worth watching, 5 stars.
  • An authentic look at a real problem that is typically swept under the rug.

    5
    By Beth2496
    This documentary shows the way this problem is viewed - that it is a rampant problem that is associate with a business culture, and although it is the "norm" it's still hush hush and not talked about. It persists because people assume they have to participate and see it as the norm and aren't willing to stand up against it.
  • Hmmm

    1
    By jonah2007
    Not quite sure what the goal of the documentary is. Seems very incomplete. Was it to create awareness of prostitution in Korea? Not sure that's really new information. Was there supposed to be some call to action? Seems like a documentary that had potential...but going nowhere. And what was the point of mentioning that Pastor Byun got dismissed? Seems rather self-serving and doesn't fit with the film.
  • Touching and intense

    5
    By chaumeleon
    A great documentary about a tough topic. Well-paced and balanced.
  • Get the word out so change can happen

    5
    By 91kkum
    Just finished watching this documentary. My heart breaks for these girls and woman... It's a tough subject, but so so important. Support the cause and get the word out so change can happen.
  • Shining light into the darkness

    5
    By mrjustinha
    Sometimes things can be too good to be true. The history of South Korea is amazing. But it doesn't come without some secrets. People are hurting inside despite what is observed on the outside. This is a MUST SEE documentary. Please consider "investing" 1 hour to be shown a new perspective.
  • Amature film making and story telling

    1
    By Lindsey park
    Does not cover different types of prostitutions. Interview street walker and films expressions of people not expecting to talk about prostitution. Did you even tell them about the topic before you put on their mics? Why use just two run-away characters as your focus? You should of interviewed more people. Some people really are doing to make money. They are not trapped other then from their society. Employment in Korea is very difficult. Most people work multiple part time jobs because of high unemployment. Noone wants to offer full time job with benefits. This documentary would of been better if it was done by a native Korean producer instead of some korean american amature kids.
  • Eyeopener

    5
    By Yuna Jung
    Had the opportunity to view this documentary at a conference. The film is so raw and real in portraying the problems faced in a well-developed country. It definitely was an eyeopener in many aspects!
  • Poignant reminder.

    5
    By Jase Lee
    We hope that this film is a poignant reminder that people are meant to be loved, not used. So humbled and grateful for the incredible support for this film.

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