I Can Speak (2017)

Other name: 아이 캔 스피크, Ai Kaen Seupikeu

Description:

The heartwarming comedy-drama film I Can Speak follows Ok Boon, a feisty elderly woman famously known as the Goblin Granny. For over twenty years, she has kept her town in check by filing over 8,000 complaints at the local district office. Her unstoppable streak faces a roadblock when Min Jae, a strict Level 9 civil official, transfers in and insists she follow proper procedures. The clash between this stubborn granny and the rule-following officer creates intense friction. However, everything changes when Ok Boon witnesses Min Jae speaking fluent English. Having struggled to learn the language for years, she begs him to tutor her. An unlikely bond forms as they begin their English lessons, slowly turning these polar opposites into a close, family-like duo. As they grow closer, Min Jae uncovers the heartbreaking truth behind her relentless pursuit of English, discovering a deeply personal and crucial message Ok Boon must deliver to the world.

Director: Kim Hyeon Seok [김현석]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Drama; Friendship