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Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of a photographer's studio, *Mind.* is a 25-minute South Korean short film that captures the suffocating grip of heartbreak. Hyun-woo (Kim Yo Han) is a photographer haunted by memories of his ex-boyfriend and model, Tae-gyu. Unable to move on, he drifts through a gray, melancholic existence—his work suffers, his attempts at new relationships fall flat, and he finds himself lost in daydreams of what once was. The film unfolds like a series of snapshots: quiet, intimate moments, raw silences, and fleeting interactions with a caring roommate who tries to pull him back to the present. With its artful use of color symbolism and a deeply introspective performance, *Mind.* doesn't offer easy answers. Instead, it invites viewers into a poignant exploration of grief, memory, and the painful beauty of holding on too tightly.

Kim Hyun Seung

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Woo Seok Joon

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Choi Hwan Joo

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Gu Ja Eun

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art_heart_break

March 2024

8/10

I'm a sucker for raw, quiet romance and this short film delivered. The kiss with the roommate was so tender and sweet—it made my heart ache even more for Hyun-woo. You can feel the love and pain in every glance. Definitely one of my favorite Korean BL shorts despite the sadness.

plot_police_kdrama

November 2023

6/10

Honestly, I was underwhelmed. The premise is thin—guy can't get over ex—and nothing really happens. The open ending felt lazy, not artistic. And why would the roommate stick around someone so clearly hung up? That character needed more motivation. The acting is good, but a short film still needs a coherent story.

color_grading_guru

June 2025

9/10

The visual storytelling here is phenomenal. The shift from warm golden tones in Hyun-woo's daydream to the cold, almost corpse-like lighting in reality is genius. That moment when he 'resurfaces' from memory and looks like a ghost—I rewound it three times. If you love cinema as visual art, this is a must-watch.

sociology_of_love

February 2025

7/10

I appreciate that *Mind.* doesn't romanticize the protagonist's inability to move on. It shows how heartbreak can become a self-imposed prison. However, the new love interest's patience felt a bit unrealistic—where are the boundaries? Still, it's a valuable, honest portrayal of emotional baggage and the slow work of healing.

ost_detective

October 2024

7/10

There are only a few musical pieces in this short, but each one is perfectly placed. The melancholic piano theme that swells during the daydream sequence absolutely wrecked me. I wish the soundtrack were longer because it really carries the emotion. A quiet but effective score.