Shoot Me in the Heart 2015
"Sane or insane, they couldn't need each other less."
In Je-yong Mun's 2015 drama *Shoot Me in the Heart*, raw human fragility collides with the unrelenting weight of mental illness as a young man grapples with schizophrenia after his mother's tragic suicide.
Director: Je-yong Mun
Cast
Lee Min-ki
Seung-min
Yeo Jin-goo
Soo-myung
Yu Oh-seong
Choi Ki-hoon
Kim Jung-tae
Kim Yong
Shin Gu
Mountain Teacher
Han Hye-rin
Yoon Bo-ra
Kim Bo-ra
Eun-yi
Yun Yeong-keol
NIS Agent
Kim Jae-hwa
Princess Buckingham
Jeong Gyu-su
Chairman of Human Rights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoot Me in the Heart (2015) about?
After his mother's suicide sends him spiraling into schizophrenia, a young man is hospitalized and meets a kindred spirit. Together, they hatch a reckless plan to escape the psychiatric ward and the chaos of their minds.
Who directed Shoot Me in the Heart?
Je-yong Mun helmed this poignant drama, bringing a nuanced touch to its exploration of mental health and human connection.
Who stars in Shoot Me in the Heart?
Lee Min-ki and Yeo Jin-goo lead the cast, with Yu Oh-seong, Kim Jung-tae, and Shin Gu rounding out this emotionally charged ensemble.
Is Shoot Me in the Heart (2015) worth watching?
With its gripping themes and strong performances, *Shoot Me in the Heart* offers a compelling watch for fans of dramatic character studies. While it doesn't rely on genre thrills, its emotional depth and atmospheric tension make it a memorable film.
How long is Shoot Me in the Heart?
The film runs for 101 minutes, delivering a tightly paced yet impactful viewing experience.
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About Shoot Me in the Heart (2015) — A raw, emotional drama of mental illness and unlikely friendship
In Je-yong Mun's 2015 drama *Shoot Me in the Heart*, raw human fragility collides with the unrelenting weight of mental illness as a young man grapples with schizophrenia after his mother's tragic suicide. His fragile world shatters further when he's admitted to a psychiatric hospital, where an unexpected friendship with another patient ignites a desperate plan to break free from the confines of both their minds and the institution.
Mun crafts a deeply atmospheric portrait of isolation and resilience, blending quiet despair with flashes of dark humor as two outcasts forge an unlikely bond. The film's restrained yet evocative tone lingers long after the credits roll, exploring themes of sanity, survival, and the fragile threads that connect us when society offers no lifelines.
