Nobody’s Daughter Haewon

Set in early 2012, the narrative unfolds over a sequence of days in Seoul as Haewon navigates meals, conversations, and dreamlike interludes. Dates such as March 21, March 27, and April 3 anchor the story in a specific spring period. The period reflects a young woman’s transitional phase—between study, relationships, and future ambitions.

The film unfolds across Seoul’s historic Seochon in the Jongno district, weaving through intimate city locations that ground Haewon’s day. Locations like Sajik Park and the Jongno Public Library anchor conversations and social dynamics, while the Hotel Famous evokes intimate memories. A trip to Namhan Fortress in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province and scenes in West Village frame the story as a mobile map of memory and longing.

🌱 Identity

Haewon’s exploration of who she wants to become unfolds through interactions with peers, mentors, and lovers. The film blurs waking life with dreams to show how self-image is crafted under scrutiny and desire. Identity here is negotiable, shaped by moments of doubt and sudden inspiration.

💔 Desire & Constraint

Romance and aspiration collide as Haewon negotiates affection, fidelity, and career ambition. Power dynamics with Seong-joon and others reveal how social expectations constrain personal choices. The narrative probes what one is willing to lose for a chosen path.

🗺️ Memory & Place

Specific Seoul locations function as memory anchors—Seochon, Sajik Park, the Jongno library—turning streets into stages for longing and doubt. Dream sequences widen the spatial map, mixing reality with imagined futures. The film portrays memory as a navigational tool in shaping identity.