Check Out Me Smoking Before Suicide Attempts (2024)

Original name: 자살시도 두 시간 전 담배 피는 영상

Release date: September 28, 2024

Movie

Average time: 125 minutes

Genres: Documentary

Synopsis: After two failed suicide attempts, Jiyoon finds herself in a locked hospital ward. During her stay, a video she had previously uploaded to YouTube documenting her first attempt resurfaces due to the platform's algorithm. Titled "Video of Me Smoking a Cigarette Two Hours Before Suicide Attempt," the video has amassed 2 million views and 6,000 comments. Disturbingly, nearly half of the comments on this brief video are harassing and abusive. Upon her discharge from the hospital, Jiyoon embarks on a mission to track down those responsible for the hurtful comments. This personal journey unfolds against the backdrop of 2023 Korea, where news of suicides seems to surface with alarming frequency, painting a stark picture of a society grappling with a pervasive crisis.