Starting Again at Myung Film [Yook Sang-hyo's Jump Cut]
The article reflects on the experience of watching films at the Myung Film Art Center, focusing on stories of personal beginnings and the complexities of adult happiness.
On February 1, 2026, at the Myung Film Art Center in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, the director Mike Mills' film 'Beginners' was screened, exploring the life of a son learning new ways to love as his father comes out as gay in his 70s. This film conveys the message that one can always restart life, irrespective of age. Following this viewing, the last film shown at the theater was 'Waikiki Brothers,' which tells the story of a band's survival and demise. A line from the film reflects a character’s envy towards another friend still pursuing music while he silently blames his current unhappiness on previous life choices, indicating that happiness in adulthood is intricate and should not be merely ascribed to one’s choices in youth.