In 1999, Young-mi (Lee You-young), cruelly nicknamed “Ms. Apocalypse,” develops a crush on a married man who is imprisoned for embezzlement. Young-mi ends us imprisoned for aiding his crime. When she is released, her crush’s wife Yu-jin (Lim Sun-woo) visits, offering to pay off her husband’s debt. Yet, because Yu-jin is physically disabled, Young-mi feels uneasy about taking her money. The two women eventually begins to live together. Their story is poignant, yet consistently cheery, enlivening, and energetic. Lim Sun-woo delivers a performance that oscillates between neurotic and amiable, and Lee You-young demonstrates an intricate and nuanced acting. The result is a chemistry that leaves the audience in awe. Ms. Apocalypse is the second feature film by Lim Sun-ae, whose debut film, An Old Lady, earned her the New Currents Award at BIFF 2019. (HONG Eunmi)