If You Were Me Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.50/10 from 660 votes
Tags: six stories
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Yeoseot gae ui siseon
Title in Italiano:

If You Were Me
Title in Português:

If You Were Me

Synopsis

It's an obvious truism that portmanteau features are always mixed bags, but this anthology of shorts by six leading Korean directors is more coherent than most largely because it was made for the National Human Rights Commission, and so all but one of its episodes deals with a human rights issue. (The exception is Park Kwang-Sus neat little car-park ghost story, made before the project picked up its focus.)

Park Chan-Wook (of Sympathy for Mr Vengeance) tackles racial prejudice and the economic exploitation of immigrant workers through the real-life story of a Nepalese woman in Korea.

Jeong Jae-Eun (of Take Care of My Cat) tackles the plight of a paedophile released into the community.

Yeo Gyun-Dong invites disabled actor Kim Moon-Joo to re-enact his most famous protest.

And, in the two best episodes, Im Soon-Rye (of Waikiki Brothers) goes for the engrained sexism of Korean men with superb wit and Park Jin-Pyo (of Too Young to Die) confronts the horror of children forced into oral surgery to improve their English-speaking ability.

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Play Title Artist
If You Were Me
긴 밤이 오면
It's You
좋겠다
I Love You Boy
당신이 잠든 사이에
너의 세상
Lucid Dream
Maze’
Come To Me
IF
Let?Me Say
Will You Know
I Wanna Say To You’
When Night Falls (From "While You Were Sleeping")
I Miss You

User reviews

Ashley Thomas
8/10

The haunting melodies and emotionally charged compositions perfectly capture the essence of each short film's message and themes.

Margaret Evans
6/10

The band soundtrack of If You Were Me skillfully captures the cultural nuances and emotional nuances of the different segments of the film. The music not only sets the tone for each story but also serves as a powerful tool in conveying the underlying messages of social justice and equality.

John Moore
7/10

The inclusion of disabled actor Kim Moon-Joo in a re-enactment of his protest brings a sense of authenticity and raw emotion to the music.

Charles Wilson
8/10

Park Jin-Pyo's depiction of the horror of children forced into oral surgery is amplified by the chilling and atmospheric score, making it a standout piece in the soundtrack.

Joseph Nelson
10/10

The music selection in the film is diverse and well-curated, effectively setting the tone for each segment and immersing the audience in the themes of human rights and social justice.

Richard Perez
8/10

The diverse range of human rights issues addressed in the If You Were Me soundtrack provides a powerful and thought-provoking listening experience.

Daniel Miller
8/10

The use of different musical styles and genres throughout the soundtrack adds depth and complexity to the overall storytelling.

Stephanie Adams
7/10

Park Chan-Wook's exploration of racial prejudice and economic exploitation is beautifully translated through the music, creating a poignant and impactful listening experience.

Thomas Parker
8/10

Im Soon-Rye's portrayal of ingrained sexism in Korean society is masterfully complemented by the witty and clever musical arrangements.

James Lewis
6/10

The diverse range of topics covered in the band soundtrack of If You Were Me adds depth and emotional impact to the overall viewing experience. Each director's unique perspective on human rights issues is effectively complemented by the music choices, enhancing the storytelling.

Michael Jones
10/10

The soundtrack of If You Were Me perfectly complements the emotional depth and social commentary of each short film, enhancing the viewing experience.

Joseph Perez
5/10

The band soundtrack of If You Were Me showcases a blend of traditional Korean music elements with contemporary sounds, creating a rich tapestry of melodies that resonate with the themes of the film. The music enhances the visual storytelling and immerses the audience in the complex narratives presented by the directors.

Steven Hill
10/10

The original compositions and carefully chosen tracks in the soundtrack add layers of complexity and resonance to the stories being told, elevating the impact of the film as a whole.