Bittersweet Joke (2012 Film)

Bittersweet Joke, also known by its literal title Miss Mama (Korean: 미쓰 마마), is a 2012 South Korean documentary film directed by Baek Yeon-Ah. The film explores the lives and societal challenges faced by single mothers in South Korea.

Bittersweet Joke promotional poster — Promotional poster for the documentary Bittersweet Joke.

The documentary features appearances by Choi Hyung-Sook, Kim Hyun-Jin, Jang Ji-Young, and Choi Joon-Seo. It was produced by Kim Ji-Yeon, with cinematography by Lee Seon-Yeong. The film has a runtime of 82 minutes and was officially released in South Korea on October 18, 2012.

Scene from Bittersweet Joke — A scene from the documentary film Bittersweet Joke.

Festival Screenings

Prior to its general release, Bittersweet Joke was screened at several film festivals in 2012, including the 13th Jeonju International Film Festival as part of the Korean Cinema Showcase and the 6th Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival in the Butterfly section.