My Sassy Girl – New 4K Restoration
- Monday, Aug 3, 2026, 7:00pm
Screening location: Northwest Film Forum – 1515 12th Ave, Seattle
25th anniversary of the iconic romantic comedy that helped spark an international breakthrough for Korean cinema.
Ignited by what may be the most hilariously disastrous meet-cute in cinema history, MY SASSY GIRL reinvented the romcom with wild aplomb. An unassuming young man’s whole world is turned upside down when a beautiful and ferocious female force of nature takes his life by storm. Their ensuing tumultuous relationship both scales the heights of blockbuster movie fantasies and descends the poignant depths of heartache in this outrageous and uplifting ode to true love.
Based on a South Korean netizen’s blog of reportedly true stories about his girlfriend, the film proved a massive sleeper hit and one of the most influential Asian films of the 21st century. A must-see contemporary classic, MY SASSY GIRL has been newly restored in 4K from the original negative.
In Korean with English subtitles.
“The mesmerizing allure of the film’s overarching love story and quirky sensibilities make it a timeless entry in the romantic comedy genre.” Wilson Kwong, Film Inquiry
“A wild ride romance that’s by turns lovably goofy, heart-tuggingly sentimental, and stand-up-and-cheer rousing, My Sassy Girl is an unabashed crowd-pleaser that mixes genres with the audacious abandon that makes Korean cinema so much fun.” Film At Lincoln Center