Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 is an emotionally driven drama about Ji-young (Jung Yu‑mi), a stay‑at‑home mother who begins to experience dissociative episodes and postpartum depression after leaving her marketing career. The…

Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 is an emotionally driven drama about Ji-young (Jung Yu‑mi), a stay‑at‑home mother who begins to experience dissociative episodes and postpartum depression after leaving her marketing career. The film received attention for its frank depiction of sexism at work, mental‑health struggles…

None — IMDb's parents guide reports no sexual content or nudity.

None — the film contains no physical violence or on‑screen injury according to viewer reports.

Light, mostly non‑explicit insults and occasional mild swear words appear. IMDb's parents guide notes 'little profanities are used.' Most language occurs in tense family phone calls or workplace gossip; there is no sustained harsh or graphic profanity.

Minimal and background: brief, non-glorified scenes of adults drinking or smoking in social/work settings are shown. IMDb notes only 'little drinking and smoking' and nothing resembling intoxication or drug use as a plot point.

Strong and central: the movie focuses on postpartum depression, dissociation (shown as Ji‑young being 'inhabited' by other women), chronic workplace sexism, family pressure, and identity loss. Those elements are portrayed with sustained emotional intensity …

Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 runs 119 minutes, directed by Kim Do-young, released in 2019.

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