Human Form Summary/ Analysis

This short film is 12mins long and is directed by Doyeon Noh. 
In a world where everyone looked the same, a young girl is desperate to go through plastic surgery just to fit in.

This short film begins with a young girl drawing pictures on the floor. When her mum comes in and asks to see the picture, we see that she drew a colourful face. The mum then frames it and adds it on a wall with 7 others. I like this medium shot because the room is backlit creating a silhouette figure of the mum. It makes the audience focus on the pictures because the dark and empty space draws us to the centre. This shot tells the audience that the young girl has wanted to be the same as everyone else at a young age. The shot after this shows the girl smiling which could also suggest that she is waiting for that day or that she likes how her mum appreciates her talent. This beginning bit cuts into the main title of this short film. The title is placed on top of a black background. The colour black usually represents darkness and fear which relates to the overall story.

The narrative began at the start of the story but after the titling shot, we see that the young girl has grew up. This teenager (Inhyung Chung) is found sitting on the ground looking at herself in the mirror. We see that she is wearing a uniform which then tells us that she is a student. The next shot shows us that her friend is running towards her. The dialogue starts and then they walked off to the nurse's office. Once they arrive, we find the two eating lollipops. This object could suggest that they're still a kid inside and they don't know whats best for them. When the friend asks Inhyung Chung for her notebook, she looked keen to find out what kind of face she wants. However, she was called by the nurse and left with the notebook but before leaving she gave her lollipop to her friend. He friend then compares her lollipop to Inhyung Chung's. Because the colours were not the same it could suggest that there is still that they're still different. The friend is left alone and in this shot she remains sitting on the right side. She subtly sighs then looks towards her left with a jealous look. This could suggest that she also wants the surgery.

When Inhyung Chung is in the nurse's office they start to discuss what kind of face she wants. The nurse examines her drawing but tells her that she does not think they can go ahead with the procedure. Inhyung Chung ask 'why not?' and says that its not any different from the nurse's face. The nurse explain's to her that it will cost extra if she wanted to look like that. She then leaves the office looking disappointed and sad. She passes her friend in the hall but never said a word. Her friend looks confused but says 'hey'.

The next scene is set in the house. Again it is not well lit and the only things giving the room light are candles and the light above the table. The family talks about a man who's dog bit him because he wanted to give him plastic surgery. It moves onto a shot where someone pours water into a glass. Because the water is so clear, it could suggest that there is still hope for the girl to fulfil her dreams.

In a society that always tells us to be unique and different, this short film tells us the opposite. Everyone wants to be the same but there is no sense of happiness. In my opinion, what makes this short film a horror would be the sound track. Throughout the film the piano is being played and this usually gives off a calming mood but by the end of it minor sounds are played often. This short film leaves its audience creeped out yet intrigued because they never showed her face after under going the experiment.