Save My Seoul

Great documentary. Growing up into quite an asian family, sex was always such a taboo topic to talk about. Unfortunately, many family members don't look at prostitutes as victims. They just seem to look at them as an easy way to make money. However, there is so much more to that. I'm glad though that living in America has allowed me to understand that women aren't just objects to be thrown around with. Highly recommend!

I really hope this movie is free for natives who live in South Korea. I am a young American who has always seen prostitution as a fringe activity far away from my world. Then I moved to Asia after graduating university and realized how incredibly open and common it is in many Asian countries (relative to America), and this really shocked me. This documentary really captures what goes on in the prostitution industry in South Korea. I became incredibly saddened by the stories of Crystal & Esther, yet at the same time felt by the end that they were incredibly strong, capable, and brave beautiful beings for coming out of what they went through. Whether you live in S.Korea or not, I recommend this film as human trafficking is a rampant problem all over the world. BUT I HOPE THIS MOVIE IS FREE FOR SOUTH KOREAN NATIVES!!!!!!! or at least screened at independent cinemas in Seoul for free. OR MAYBE! you can hire a bunch of hackers and pull a V for Vendetta and broadcast this film on every South Korean cable network! Well....regardless this is a movie worth watching, 5 stars.

This documentary shows the way this problem is viewed - that it is a rampant problem that is associate with a business culture, and although it is the "norm" it's still hush hush and not talked about. It persists because people assume they have to participate and see it as the norm and aren't willing to stand up against it.

Not quite sure what the goal of the documentary is. Seems very incomplete. Was it to create awareness of prostitution in Korea? Not sure that's really new information. Was there supposed to be some call to action? Seems like a documentary that had potential...but going nowhere. And what was the point of mentioning that Pastor Byun got dismissed? Seems rather self-serving and doesn't fit with the film.

A great documentary about a tough topic. Well-paced and balanced.

Just finished watching this documentary. My heart breaks for these girls and woman... It's a tough subject, but so so important. Support the cause and get the word out so change can happen.

Sometimes things can be too good to be true. The history of South Korea is amazing. But it doesn't come without some secrets. People are hurting inside despite what is observed on the outside. This is a MUST SEE documentary. Please consider "investing" 1 hour to be shown a new perspective.

Does not cover different types of prostitutions. Interview street walker and films expressions of people not expecting to talk about prostitution. Did you even tell them about the topic before you put on their mics? Why use just two run-away characters as your focus? You should of interviewed more people. Some people really are doing to make money. They are not trapped other then from their society. Employment in Korea is very difficult. Most people work multiple part time jobs because of high unemployment. Noone wants to offer full time job with benefits. This documentary would of been better if it was done by a native Korean producer instead of some korean american amature kids.

Had the opportunity to view this documentary at a conference. The film is so raw and real in portraying the problems faced in a well-developed country. It definitely was an eyeopener in many aspects!

We hope that this film is a poignant reminder that people are meant to be loved, not used. So humbled and grateful for the incredible support for this film.