Aloners

"Aloners" is a poignant 2021 South Korean drama directed by Hong Seong-eun. The film follows Jina, a solitary woman who works at a call center and prefers to keep to herself. Her isolated existence is disrupted when her neighbor dies alone in his apartment, prompting Jina to reevaluate her life and the walls she has built around herself. The film offers a meditation on isolation, grief, and the technological barriers that contribute to modern loneliness. "Aloners" has received critical acclaim for its insightful character study and the strong performance by lead actress Gong Seung-yeon. The film holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its exploration of contemporary solitude.