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Yeon Sang-ho's 'The Ugly' Unveils Beauty Standards Through Mystery
9/24/2025
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Story summary
- The Ugly, by Yeon Sang-ho, uses a murder mystery to explore beauty standards.
- Flashbacks and interviews reveal Jung Young-hee's experiences of abuse and neglect.
- Dong-hwan, her son, and his father hold a service for her.
- The cinematography withholds Young-hee's face until a pivotal moment and centers advocacy for women.
- The Ugly will debut in theaters on September 26, 2025.
