Cast
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Nam Yeon-woo
as Oh Song-jun
Hong Jeong-ho
as Kang Yi-na
Yang Jo-a
as Nam So-min
Kim Jung-young
as Jeong Ok-sun
Heo Jeong-do
as Chicken Restaurant Theater Senior
Lee Soo-kwang
as So Chang-guk
Heo Ji-won
as Kim Min-ho
Park Se-jun
as Jung-hyuk
Choi Hee-jin
as Reporter An Jung-mi
Lee Seung-chan
as Son Ji-hoon
Kim Yoon-bae
as Audition Actor
Hong Sang-pyo
as Bartender
Lee Rang-seo
as Woman asking for Autograph
Crew
Director
- Nam Yeon-woo
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Lost to Shame examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Nam Yeon-woo brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2017, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Lost to Shame took approximately 12 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 103 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 131 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 5 months to complete.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- The film contains approximately 2074 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2017, when this film is released:
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 27, 2017
- Runtime: 1h 43m