# Manok (2026)

> A lesbian elder returns from Seoul to her rural hometown, where old wounds, local power, and unexpected friendships open a path toward self-reinvention.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7365629

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Lee Yu-jin
- Cast: Yang Mal-bok, Sung Jae-yun, Park Wan-kyu, Kim Jung-young, Sak-ja, Kim Hyun, Shin Ji-i, Park Seoung-tae
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35820396/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, hopeful, reflective evening, queer cinema night

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