A Bedsore (2020)

Other name: Yokchang

Description:

A Bedsore plunges deep into the heart of family dynamics when a mother's agonizing, festering bedsore becomes a stark symbol of neglect and unresolved conflicts. This physical wound on her suffering body doesn't merely inflict pain; it violently reopens old family wounds and long-held grievances that have festered beneath the surface for years.

Shim Hye Jung's powerful debut feature unflinchingly confronts the complex issues surrounding the ethics of care for the elderly and the disabled. As the family struggles to cope with the mother's deteriorating condition, the film meticulously examines the responsibilities we bear as individuals within our families and wider social networks. It forces audiences to reflect on themes of duty, sacrifice, and the emotional toll of providing care, revealing how such a critical situation can expose the fault lines in relationships and challenge our collective moral compass regarding those most vulnerable among us.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Family; melodrama; Romance