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Myselves: The Actress No Makeup Project

Myselves: The Actress No Makeup Project (Korean: 나 나 나 : 여배우 민낯 프로젝트) is a 2012 South Korean documentary film. The project was directed by Boo Ji-Young, Kim Kkobbi, Yang Eun-Yong, and Seo Young-Ju, with a screenplay by Boo Ji-Young and Kim Kkobbi. The film explores the personal lives and experiences of three actresses as they navigate their careers and personal identities.

Film poster for Myselves: The Actress No Makeup Project
Promotional poster for the documentary.

Content and Themes

The documentary follows the lives of Kim Kkobbi, Seo Young-Ju, and Yang Eun-Yong. Kim Kkobbi travels abroad to reconnect with friends from her work on the film Breathless, eventually initiating a film project with them. Seo Young-Ju, balancing her roles as an actress and assistant director, travels abroad while grappling with environmental concerns and personal loneliness. Meanwhile, Yang Eun-Yong documents her search for romantic fulfillment amidst a demanding daily schedule.

Kim Kkobbi
Kim Kkobbi appears as herself in the documentary.
Seo Young-Ju
Seo Young-Ju appears as herself in the documentary.
Yang Eun-Yong
Yang Eun-Yong appears as herself in the documentary.

Festival Screenings

The film was featured at several festivals, including the 37th Seoul Independent Film Festival in 2011, where it served as the opening film. It also screened at the 2012 Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival and the 14th International Women's Film Festival in Seoul.

Scene from the film
A scene featuring the cast of the documentary.
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