The Beauty Inside (2015)

In the captivating film, The Beauty Inside, love transcends the boundaries of physicality, exploring the realm of the heart and soul. Every dawn brings a new identity crisis for Woo-jin, a man who wakes up each day in an entirely different body. Age, gender, and nationality are as unpredictable as the morning sun; sometimes he is old, sometimes young, a man, a woman, or even a foreigner. The mirror reflects a multitude of faces, yet inside, he remains the same. This continuous metamorphosis is a complex puzzle that he must solve each day, a challenging norm for him but an extraordinary twist of fate for most. Despite the incessant change, one element of Woo-jin's life remains steadfast — his undying love for Yi-Soo. She is the beacon in his storm, the anchor in his shifting sea, the one who knows his secret and cherishes him for the essence that endures within. With each transformation, the quest resumes for Woo-jin. He must navigate through the labyrinth of his new exterior, figuring out how to return to his original form and reunite with the woman whose love transcends his ever-changing facade. The Beauty Inside, hailed as a surprise sleeper hit at Cannes, is an enchanting romantic comedy that embodies a unique twist, raising the poignant question — where does love truly reside? Does it dwell in the physical appearance that alters with time or in the unchanging spirit that resides within? It is a cinematic exploration of love's endurance amidst the fleeting nature of physical identity.

The Beauty Inside is a fantasy movie featuring Han Hyo-joo and directed by Baik.

The Beauty Inside is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on AsianCrush, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Rakuten Viki, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV and YouTube Free and it's also available on Kocowa and Rakuten Viki.

It is also possible to buy The Beauty Inside on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube.