I Can Speak

A stubborn older woman frequently visits a local government office to file complaints, often clashing with a principled young civil servant. Their relationship shifts when she asks him to teach her English so she can communicate with her brother in America. Despite his initial reluctance, the man agrees to the lessons, leading to an unexpected friendship. As they spend more time together, the woman reveals a surprising history from her past.

Directed by Kim Hyun-seok, this South Korean comedy-drama followed his previous works, YMCA Baseball Team and C'est Si Bon. The film stars Na Moon-hee as the elderly woman and Lee Je-hoon as the civil servant, supported by a cast of 35 credited performers. Written by Yoo Seung-hee, the production was backed by companies including Lotte Entertainment, Myung Films, and Little Big Pictures.

The movie performed well financially, earning 24 million USD worldwide against a budget of 4 million USD. Audience reception has been positive, with a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb based on 2,600 votes and a rating of 7.9/10 on TMDB from 72 votes.