Cat Funeral is a 2015 Korean romantic-comedy movie directed by Lee Jong-hoon. This movie tells the story of a young couple, Dong-hoon and Jae-yeong, who broke up six months ago but reunite after finding out that their cat named Gooreumi has passed away. The film stars Kang In, Park Se-young, and Gyu-Woon Jung. The movie starts with Dong-hoon (Kang In) mourning over the loss of his precious cat, Gooreumi. He sends a message to Jae-yeong (Park Se-young), his ex-girlfriend, to inform her of the sad news. Despite their past, Jae-yeong shows up to comfort Dong-hoon, and both of them start remembering their past relationship throughout the movie.
The couple decides to have a cat funeral to say goodbye to Gooreumi. The movie takes place in a single day, and their adventure throughout the day leads to them rediscovering each other and confronting their feelings about their failed relationship. They begin an emotional journey across the city, visiting various places they used to go when they were together, including a park and a bar.
Throughout the day, they bump into old acquaintances from their past and reminisce about their memories together. They also get into some awkward situations, which add to the humor and irony of the movie. For instance, they run into a band that Dong-hoon used to be a part of, and it leads to some uncomfortable moments.
As the day goes on, the couple experiences a range of emotions that play out in a series of flashbacks to their past. These flashbacks reveal the reason why they broke up and the emotional pain they have been carrying with them. They explore their feelings of love and loss for each other, leading to a series of emotional moments throughout the film.
The romantic essence of the movie is emphasized by the soundtrack, which includes soft and emotional songs, and the cinematography, which has a pastel tone that adds to the poetic feel of the movie. The film's direction by Lee Jong-hoon is full of poetic narration and creative camera work, giving the viewer the sense of being on the couple's journey with them.
Moreover, the performances by the cast are natural and heartwarming. Kang In and Park Se-young create a genuine chemistry between them, and their portrayal of their characters' emotional journeys is believable and touching.
Overall, Cat Funeral is a thoughtful and poetic movie about love and loss, and the film's romantic core is relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak. The movie leaves the viewer with a sense of hope and a message that there is still time for love and reconciliation, even after a heartbreaking event.
Cat Funeral is a 2015 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.1.
