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I Can Speak: A Journey of Resilience and Redemption

Introduction

The 2017 film I Can Speak intertwines comedy and drama to explore themes of personal struggle, societal injustices, and the enduring bond of friendship. The narrative follows the life of an elderly woman, Na Ok-Boon, who becomes a voice for comfort women, women forced into sexual slavery during wartime. It is both a heartfelt portrayal of her tenacity and a wake-up call to the historical traumas that continue to affect many lives.

Setting the Scene