I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK
Seen it?2006 | 105 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Parenthood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Young-goon, mentally deranged and frequently electro-charging herself with a transistor radio, has been admitted into a mental institution. Firmly believing herself to be a cyborg, she refuses to consume like a human being. Il-soon is another patient, who catches the eye of Young-goon and soon becomes a close friend. Il-soon is now confronted with the biggest task: to cure Young-goon's mental problem and have her eat real food.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 77K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Park Chan-wook
- Im Soo-jungCha Young-goon
- RainPark Il-soon
- Oh Dal-suShin Duk-cheon
- Lee Yeong-miOh Seol-mi
- Kim Chun-giLee Dae-pyeong
- Park Jun-myunWang Gop-dan
- Cheon Seong-hoonHwang Gyu-suk
- Choi Hee-jinChoi Seul-gi
- Lee Yong-nyeoYoung-goon's Mother
- Son Young-soonYoung-goon's Grandmother