The Eyes Are the Best Part

Ji-won’s life is falling apart. After her father abandons the family for another woman, her mother, Umma, spirals into a deep depression. To make matters worse, Umma begins dating George, a white man who is not only obnoxious but also fetishizes Asian women.

Amidst this family turmoil and the pressures of being a college freshman, Ji-won starts having gruesome, vivid dreams. She becomes obsessed with the idea of consuming blue eyes—specifically ones that look like George’s. What begins as a dark fantasy soon turns into a deadly reality. Ji-won descends into madness, seeking to reclaim power through cannibalism and murder.

The story is a chilling exploration of feminine rage, the immigrant experience, and the horrors of misogyny.As Ji-won’s hunger grows, she must navigate her crumbling household while hiding the growing pile of victims left in her wake. It is a slow-burn, body horror masterpiece that examines what happens when a person is pushed to their absolute limit.