What a Man (2012) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2012 · 95 min · Korean

After his girlfriend leaves him for a neighbor, a teacher named Alex finds himself struggling with heartbreak and a crisis of identity. Seeking solace, he turns to his best friend, Okke, who encourages him to explore a more traditionally masculine persona. As Alex attempts to embrace this new image, he grapples with questions of self-acceptance and whether he needs to change to find happiness and love.