Released on the 19th! A woman with nothing to fear and 'Chocolate' finally hits theaters!

The movie 〈Chocolate〉 releasing on November 19th has revealed intriguing viewing points that make you want to know more. 〈Chocolate〉 is a psychological drama that depicts the process of a woman named 'Yeon-hee (Lim Chae-young)' who, after losing her family, lives only on chocolate and gradually descends into her destructive instincts in a world that shows no compassion. It has been selected as a 2025 Gyeonggi Indie Cinema distribution support project and will greet audiences in theaters nationwide today.

#1. The overwhelming character of 'Yeon-hee' who fiercely confronts a harsh world

Her husband left behind debts and passed away first, leaving their young daughter behind. Yeon-hee, who dreamed of being a 'happy woman', has been thoroughly abandoned by the world, yet she continues to live doing what she can today. The emptiness in Yeon-hee's heart and her hollow gaze are perfectly portrayed by actress Lim Chae-young.

Audiences who first experienced the film through blind screenings and pre-release previews praised Lim Chae-young's performance. The gloomy image of the weak and the uncontrollable explosiveness, the multidimensional emotional lines of Yeon-hee that fluctuate within one face, are breathlessly drawn by the actress. From her rough survival instincts that do not hesitate to headbutt to the desperation revealed by a character pushed to the limit, Lim Chae-young's 'acting showcase' is the most powerful weapon of 〈Chocolate〉. The scene where she chokes herself with a scarf received an age-restricted rating in the trailer, ironically proving her realistic acting.

  #2. Continuous labor day and night, with a ray of light seeping through: 'Love'

During the day, she stands all day working in a meat processing factory, and at night, she drives for a drunk customer who crosses the line. Even the money she earns is taken away by loan sharks, and Yeon-hee's day is an endless cycle of survival. The reason Yeon-hee, who used to hand over money envelopes without hesitation, begs, "Please just take out 100,000 won," is simple. It is to go to the dentist where the man she loves, Seo-jin, is.

Yeon-hee's gaze, which was only rough, does not lose warmth when she looks at Seo-jin. At that moment, the cold and dark air that enveloped the entire film seems to melt away for a moment. However, the unrequited love and Seo-jin's hidden secrets return to Yeon-hee as another wound, and even the only ray of light left in the world disappears. There is no place to return to, no place to retreat to. Thus, Yeon-hee begins to walk towards an irreversible path of revenge.

#3. From commercial screenplay to independent film… the creator's determination to complete it to the end

The screenplay, which was originally written with the goal of a commercial film, was made into a low-budget independent film due to the limitations of the production system. Many parts had to be reduced and weakened, but the unique personality and sharp perspective of the work came to life. The stylish character settings and unique sense of humor that can be said to be the personal touch of director Yang Ji-eun shine through. The director captures Yeon-hee's unpredictable journey of moving forward as if she has nothing left to lose, with honest and provocative direction. The boundary between black comedy and melodrama naturally intertwines, completing the atmosphere and energy unique to 〈Chocolate〉.