Grain in Ear (2005 Film)

Grain in Ear (Korean: 망종; RR: Mang-zhong) is a 2005 drama film written and directed by Zhang Lu. The film explores the experiences of Cui Shun-ji, a Chinese woman of Korean ancestry living in China. As a single mother, she struggles to support her young son by selling kimchi. Her life takes a tragic turn following a series of betrayals by three men and the accidental death of her son, leading her to seek revenge. The film features performances by Lianji Liu, Bo Jin, Oceane Zhu, and Tonghui Wang.

The production, which utilized both Korean and Mandarin languages, had a runtime of 109 minutes. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2005.