What You Believe
Jun Woo and Ji Ho go to hook up the motel room for the first time. The two are embarrassed by the game when everyone begins to undress and the intensity is getting higher. Even Jun Woo is cornered by excessive sexual…
What happens when a casual hookup between two roommates turns into a mind-bending game of perception? In this 2018 Korean short film, Jun Woo and Ji Ho head to a motel for their first intimate encounter, but nerves and embarrassment quickly take over. To break the tension, they start a game that spirals into unexpected vulnerability and raw honesty—until a sudden confrontation with a third party forces them to confront the blurred lines between reality and assumption. Drawing on quantum mechanics (think Schrödinger's cat), the narrative cleverly explores how our observations and reactions shape the truth of a moment. With its tight runtime and focused storytelling, *What You Believe* is a psychological and emotional puzzle that rewards attentive viewers. It’s not your typical romance—it’s a quiet, intense meditation on desire, betrayal, and the stories we tell ourselves about love.