‘Made In Korea’ trailer: Priyanka Mohan’s Korea dreams lead to a tale of friendship and self-discovery
The Hindu
The trailer of Netflix’s Made In Korea, an Indo-Korean film starring Priyanka Mohan, was unveiled by the makers
A couple of years ago, three minor girls from Maharashtra allegedly staged their own kidnapping in a bid to earn money and visit South Korea to meet the hugely popular BTS pop band members. This pop-culture-influenced obsession with South Korea is very much real, and seems to be the seed of the idea for Netflix’s Made In Korea, an Indo-Korean film starring Priyanka Mohan.
In the trailer unveiled on Wednesday (March 4), we see Priyanka as Shenba, a young woman from a small town in Tamil Nadu who wishes to realise her longtime dream to visit South Korea. After saving up the money needed for the trip, Shenba manages to go to Seoul, only to face the harsh realities of life. With the help of new friends she makes there, Shenba navigates these unfamiliar streets with courage and determination to find her footing in a world unlike home. The trailer promises a tale of friendship and self-discovery.
In a statement to the press, Priyanka Mohan said, “Made In Korea and Shenba’s journey is deeply personal to me. It’s about discovering strength in moments of uncertainty and learning to stand on your own. Portraying her evolution from vulnerability to independence was both challenging and deeply rewarding. This being my first collaboration with Netflix makes it even more special, and I’m grateful that Shenba’s story will travel beyond borders and connect with audiences around the world.”
Written and directed by Ra Karthik (who made Nitham Oru Vaanam), Made In Korea also stars South Korean actors Park Hye Jin and No Ho Jin. Produced by Rise East Entertainment, the film premieres on March 12 on Netflix.
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