Let Me Out (2012)

Living in the realm of academia as an eternal senior, Mu Young is a convenience store clerk with an unquenchable love for cinema. He is a textbook example of a film enthusiast, armed with an encyclopedic knowledge about movies, yet he grapples with the daunting task of actual film-making. His life takes an ironic turn when he publicly criticizes renowned indie director Yang Ik June at a campus screening, only to be chosen by the same director to receive a generous $5000 donation to the film department. The catch? Mu Young must now step out of his comfort zone and deliver a real movie. Thrust into the chaotic world of production, Mu Young embarks on a journey to create his debut masterpiece—a zombie melodrama. From writing the script to assembling a crew and cast, every step is a Herculean challenge, especially when most resources have already been claimed by other productions. On the set, Mu Young's lead actress and romantic interest, Ah Young, struggles to find her motivation, while his cameraman and sound man brim with eccentricity. Adding to the chaos, a flashy model incessantly flirts with him and throws emotional fits. As Mu Young navigates through this pandemonium, he evolves from an uncertain amateur to a tyrannical director, isolating everyone around him. He experiences the harsh reality of film-making when Director Yang visits the set and highlights the challenges that come with creation. However, even in the midst of all this chaos, Mu Young discovers that he isn't alone. His zombie extras step up, helping him complete his opus. Barely surviving the tumultuous process, Mu Young is left with an invaluable lesson: making a movie is akin to love—it requires a collective effort, a village to make it happen. "Let Me Out" is thus a poignant, chaotic, and ultimately uplifting journey, a tribute to all those struggling low-budget guerrilla film enthusiasts teetering on the brink of creation, holding onto their undying hope.

Let Me Out is a comedy movie featuring Kwon Hyun-sang and directed by Jae Soh.

It is possible to buy Let Me Out on Amazon Video and Microsoft Store.