The film “My Name” celebrated its official invitation to the 76th Berlin International Film Festival’s Forum section by dropping its first official trailer on the festival’s site―instantly drawing global attention.
“My Name” is a cross-generational mystery drama about an 18-year-old boy who wants to shed a name that doesn’t feel like his, a mother who must protect that name at all costs, and a journey to uncover the promise made 50 years ago, hidden behind that name.
Premiering on the Berlinale’s official website, the trailer distills director Jeong Ji-young’s sharp perspective and tight storytelling as it explores the tragic modern history of Jeju 4·3 through the motif of “a name,” heightening anticipation among prospective viewers.
The Berlinale praised the film as “an astonishing act of breaking the silence left by a tragic history, with a meticulously built narrative and a powerful emotional resonance,” putting even more spotlight on the trailer’s reveal.
Director Jeong Ji-young and lead actors Yeom Hye-ran and Shin Woo-bin will kick off official activities on Feb. 12 by walking the red carpet at the Berlinale opening ceremony. On Feb. 13, they’ll attend the world premiere screening, greeting audiences and taking part in a Q&A. The Berlin schedule doubles as timely buzz ahead of the film’s domestic release in April.
Yeom Hye-ran, who reached global audiences through The Glory and Mask Girl, plays a mother guarding a 50-year secret―delivering a performance that swells from a quiet ripple into a tidal wave.
Rising actor Shin Woo-bin plays Young-ok, an 18-year-old boy burdened by his feminine name, showcasing a special mother-son chemistry with Yeom. With his first leading role earning a Berlinale selection, Shin is making an unusual leap right from debut.
Director Jeong and the cast will conduct back-to-back interviews with international and Korean media in Berlin to convey the film’s weighty message. They’re also set to attend a special screening for Koreans living abroad, aiming to share comfort and empathy in person.
“My Name” opens in Korea this April.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)
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