Table Manner
On Min Jae's birthday, his lover Geon Woo book a restaurant. It was Hyun Soo, the former lover of Min Jae and Chef who appeared in front of the two people at the restaurant. Although the two pretend they don't know each…
A quiet birthday dinner at a cozy restaurant turns into an emotional minefield for Min Jae when his current boyfriend, Geon Woo, unknowingly books the very place where Min Jae's ex-lover, Hyun Soo, works as a chef. What begins as an awkward reunion quickly spirals into a subtle tug-of-war between old flames and new possibilities. The film masterfully captures the unspoken tension in a small, intimate space, using minimal dialogue and powerful glances to explore themes of closure, insecurity, and the messy process of moving on. As dishes are served and memories resurface, each character must confront what they truly want from love. With its nuanced performances and beautifully framed restaurant setting, *Table Manner* is a quietly devastating short that proves you don't need elaborate plot twists to stir deep emotions.