Manok, the owner of what used to be an iconic lesbian bar in Seoul, hits rock bottom when her mother dies and her bar gets squeezed out by a younger queer scene. Disappointed by her partner and the queer community she once helped build, she returns to her rural home village, only to face prejudice and rejection – and her homophobic ex-husband, who happens to be the mayor. When she finds out that his term is coming to an end, Manok launches an impulsive counter-campaign, driven by defiance, humour and heart.
Experienced Korean actress Yang Mal-bok brings a captivating presence to the role, portraying a self-assured queer mentor in Manok, who struggles with ageing and her own resilience. As secrets come to light and tensions rise, Manok must decide: should she fight for her personal rehabilitation or for a community that is reluctant to change?
Instead of focusing on the conflicts, Manok takes a humorous, romantic and utopian look at solidarity within the queer community. Whether cis or trans, young or old, rural or urban, Yu-Jin Lee’s feature film debut celebrates intergenerational solidarity and the transformative power of queer chosen family. A fearless, funny and moving comedy about community and standing firm in times of change.

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