Made in Korea, which premiered on Netflix on Thursday, is drawing attention for its unusual blend of Tamil and Korean cultures.
The film, featuring Priyanka Mohan in the lead role, has been welcomed by many viewers as a light, feel-good entertainer.
Directed by Ra Karthik and produced by Rise East Entertainment, the film also stars Park Hye-jin in an important role.
The story revolves around Shenba, a young woman from Tamil Nadu who dreams of visiting South Korea.
Influenced by the growing popularity of K-dramas and K-pop culture, Shenba becomes deeply fascinated with the country.
After saving enough money, she plans a trip to South Korea with her boyfriend. However, things take an unexpected turn when he abandons her just before the journey.
Heartbroken but determined, Shenba decides to travel to South Korea alone. Once she reaches there, the reality of being alone in a foreign land—with a completely different culture and language—begins to sink in.
The film’s warm and simple storytelling has been appreciated by many viewers. Several fans on social media described the movie as a pleasant and emotional watch.
One viewer wrote, “#MadeInKorea is a good film. The story of a girl and an elderly woman trying to live their dreams has many beautiful moments. Priyanka Mohan’s performance was good.”
Another review praised the performances but pointed out a few flaws. The viewer commented that the film starts slowly but improves later, adding that the characters and songs help the narrative move forward.
According to the review, despite a few issues in the screenplay, the film works as a heart-warming drama, rating it around 3.25 out of 5.
Some viewers also called it a pleasant weekend watch for families, appreciating the breezy storytelling style of the director.
At the same time, a section of the audience felt the film lacked emotional depth, noting that the screenplay occasionally feels rushed and the characters could have been developed better.
Overall, Made in Korea appears to have struck a chord with audiences looking for a simple feel-good drama, even if it does not attempt to be a deeply layered film.
