Director's Statement
Min is an autobiographical story. It is a haunting and important film about the vile people who get away with sexual assault in this world. It is a reminder of womanhood and the trauma that many of us have to carry with us for the rest of our lives. Writing this film was my first step to healing, and with the help I received from many people, I had the opportunity to bring this movie to life, 'heal' myself,
and move on.
During the festival circuit, I realized that people of all genders and backgrounds could connect with Min. After screenings, many people came up to share their thoughts and feelings. That’s when I understood this isn’t just my story—it’s for anyone who has ever questioned what it truly means to be "a good person" or who has been raised to believe they must always be one.
Before making Min, I focused on my own healing. But meeting so many people and hearing their stories has shifted my perspective. I’ve learned that listening to others can be more powerful than sharing my own story. I’ve grown so much from this experience. The love and support I’ve received from people who watched Min mean everything to me. I’ll carry that with me as I begin the next chapter of this journey.
Soo Jin Jeong - Writer/Director
Soo Jin Jeong is a Korean filmmaker currently based in Seoul. After graduating from Dallas Baptist University, majoring in Marketing(BBS), she returned to South Korea to pursue her dream in film. She has worked as an assistant director on several major film sets in South Korea. Before starting her career in film, she worked as a writer at Arirang TV, a Korean broadcast system that provides English-language information on Korean current events, culture, and history to regions around South Korea. Min is her debut film as a director and writer. She developed the story during her certificate program at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles. The script, originally titled A Good Girl, reached the quarterfinals in the Los Angeles Screenplay Award 2022 summer competition, and the film production was completed in South Korea. The film was made possible by the support of many people through crowdfunding on SeedandSpark.
Director's Statement
Min is an autobiographical story. It is a haunting and important film about the vile people who get away with sexual assault in this world. It is a reminder of womanhood and the trauma that many of us have to carry with us for the rest of our lives. Writing this film was my first step to healing, and with the help I received from many people, I had the opportunity to bring this movie to life, 'heal' myself,
and move on.
During the festival circuit, I realized that people of all genders and backgrounds could connect with Min. After screenings, many people came up to share their thoughts and feelings. That’s when I understood this isn’t just my story—it’s for anyone who has ever questioned what it truly means to be "a good person" or who has been raised to believe they must always be one.
Before making Min, I focused on my own healing. But meeting so many people and hearing their stories has shifted my perspective. I’ve learned that listening to others can be more powerful than sharing my own story. I’ve grown so much from this experience. The love and support I’ve received from people who watched Min mean everything to me. I’ll carry that with me as I begin the next chapter of this journey.
Soo Jin Jeong - Writer/Director
Soo Jin Jeong is a Korean filmmaker currently based in Seoul. After graduating from Dallas Baptist University, majoring in Marketing(BBS), she returned to South Korea to pursue her dream in film. She has worked as an assistant director on several major film sets in South Korea. Before starting her career in film, she worked as a writer at Arirang TV, a Korean broadcast system that provides English-language information on Korean current events, culture, and history to regions around South Korea. Min is her debut film as a director and writer. She developed the story during her certificate program at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles. The script, originally titled A Good Girl, reached the quarterfinals in the Los Angeles Screenplay Award 2022 summer competition, and the film production was completed in South Korea. The film was made possible by the support of many people through crowdfunding on SeedandSpark.
