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Samjin Company English Class

Original title: Samjin Group Yeong-aw TOEIC-ban
  • 2020
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
722
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Samjin Company English Class (2020)
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In the mid '90s, three female high school graduates working in an office take English classes together to earn promotions. Then, they team up to uncover corruption within their company.In the mid '90s, three female high school graduates working in an office take English classes together to earn promotions. Then, they team up to uncover corruption within their company.In the mid '90s, three female high school graduates working in an office take English classes together to earn promotions. Then, they team up to uncover corruption within their company.

  • Director
    • Lee Jong-pil
  • Writers
    • Soo-Young Hong
    • Lee Jong-pil
    • Son Mi
  • Stars
    • Ko Ah-sung
    • Esom
    • Park Hye-soo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    722
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lee Jong-pil
    • Writers
      • Soo-Young Hong
      • Lee Jong-pil
      • Son Mi
    • Stars
      • Ko Ah-sung
      • Esom
      • Park Hye-soo
    • 7User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Ko Ah-sung
    Ko Ah-sung
    • Lee Ja-yeong
    Esom
    Esom
    • Jeong Yoo-na
    Park Hye-soo
    Park Hye-soo
    • Sim Bo-ram
    Shim Dal-gi
    • Daughter from the orchard
    Bae Hae-sun
    Bae Hae-sun
    • Ban Eun-kyeong
    Kim Hee-sang
    • Marketing department employee #1
    Baek Hyeon-jin
    • Director Oh Tae-yeong
    Cho Hyun-chul
    Cho Hyun-chul
    • Choi Dong-soo
    Han Jae-yi
    • CEO's assistant
    Kim Jong-soo
    Kim Jong-soo
    • Bong Hyeon-cheol
    David Lee McInnis
    David Lee McInnis
    • President Billy Park
    John D. Michaels
    John D. Michaels
    • "MIT" Global Capital Executive
    Shin Min-soo
    • Sim Bo-ram's father
    Tyler Rasch
    • English Teacher
    Choi Soo-im
    • Jo Min-jeong
    Yoo Soon-woong
    Yoo Soon-woong
    • Village chief
    Lee Sung-wook
    Lee Sung-wook
    • Hong Soo-cheol
    Kim Won-hae
    Kim Won-hae
    • Ahn Gi-chang
    • Director
      • Lee Jong-pil
    • Writers
      • Soo-Young Hong
      • Lee Jong-pil
      • Son Mi
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews7

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    7SolidYohanK

    At least I got adorable characters

    It feels like a cartoon , not a movie. Funny, casual and predictable.

    But, I could enjoy watching the whole movie. Because, 3 protagonists are totally adorable. It worth watching.
    6kimsuzi08

    Full of cliche-ridden things, but still not bad.

    Though Covid-19 beats the theater screening, I, on the side of the audience, like the situation a bit because of a lot of small movies and re-released masterpieces. If there were no pandemic, I wonder how this movie is scored and evaluated.

    This movie seems not as good as much as I expected. It is full of cliche-ridden lighting and editing. I like the way that they harvest the MacGuffins, but the purse of the story's development is somewhat messy.

    I'm really sorry to say to the staff, ironically, I prefer the video that three main actors sing the song "What's the matter" in Yu Huiyel's Sketchbook.

    The best part of what I like is the balance of the characters. No one stands out but there's a suitable tension between them to lead the development.

    Sometimes, I used to feel tired in self-purification of society. I'm getting used to getting rid of it or running away. There is a Korean proverb that if a monk doesn't like the temple, he needs to leave. This movie makes me repeat the verse. Why does the monk have to leave? Is it okay even if the temple is filled with villains? This movie throws a pebble into the calm lake of my mind.
    10ichiniikunsan

    A Great Peek into the Lives of 1995 Working Women

    I really like the three female leads and the plot of trying to uncover and reveal their company's hidden dark side is incredible!!! In a time where life is hard for working women, they really shine in their own way. I also enjoy their friendship.
    6panta-4

    Gorgeous characters!

    Korean drama about big business impact on community... and the fight of the loyal employees to keep the company honest and reliable!

    Gorgeous ladies, simple characters, screenplay sometimes gets lost in it owns imperfections, directing pretty ordinary for a Korean movie... but I still enjoyed it!
    7TaylorYee94

    Wrapped with wits and laughs and filled with whole package

    Whole package includes criticism of social problems existing in the 90s, complex organizational scandals, thrilling problem-solving processes of three main characters, and even a gripping turn of events. 'Samjin Group, English Class' tackles almost all social issues: gender inequality, environmental damage from conglomerates, overflow of foreign capitals, not just lightly but with some depth. I have to complement the writing of the film. It approaches the core of the problem step by step, and the process of it is not slow or boring. It's cute, funny, and absorbing; it gives meaning and message at the same time. The ending is weak and loses reality too much to come back to reality. Before the ending, the writing lures the audience into the 90s that the film created because the narrative is interesting and gripping, and they could forgive and forget that some of the main characters' behavior is unrealistic.

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 2020 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Korean
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 菜英文沒在怕
    • Production company
      • Lotte Entertainment
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      • $12,761,386
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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