Ye Ji-won Shares Comfort and Encouragement After Film 'Florence': 'We Were Still Walking in Our Hearts'

Actress Ye Ji-won shared the deep resonance and lingering feelings she experienced as a middle-aged woman after attending the blind celebrity preview of the film 'Florence'.

Attending the event on the 20th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul, Ye Ji-won stated, "It's a film that stays in my heart longer than I expected." She added that the story, depicted with simple sincerity rather than exaggerated scenes or grand dialogues, quietly awakened emotions she had forgotten.

Introducing 'Florence' (Director Lee Chang-yeol) as "a film where the hearts of middle-aged people pause for a moment," Ye Ji-won remarked, "Aging with someone feels like a time of growing to understand each other's hearts a little more. I hope 'Florence' becomes an opportunity to look back at each other."

She particularly touched upon the times women had to endure, confessing, "Women often postpone their own feelings while enduring things throughout life." She emphasized that middle age is not a standstill but a preparation for taking another step forward, saying, "Even in moments we thought had stopped, I think we were continuously walking in our hearts."

Furthermore, she added, "This film is not a grand consolation, but like a quiet 'It's okay' that I offer to my loved ones," delivering a profound impact.

Meanwhile, 'Florence' is a work that encourages viewers to see the pause of middle age as a new beginning, receiving passionate empathy from middle-aged actresses and audiences alike following its preview.

Netizens who watched the film expressed their anticipation and empathy, commenting, "The film realistically portrays the lives of middle-aged women, making it relatable," "Actress Ye Ji-won's acting is wonderful. I'm looking forward to the movie," and "It sounds like a quiet yet deeply resonant film, I definitely want to see it."