영화 <헤어질 결심>에 나타난 언어의 노이즈와 경청의 관계학

초록

“Decision to Leave” is a film that invites deep intellectual engagement, encouraging viewers to reflect on its dialogue even long after the credits roll. The multilayered and aesthetic quality of its lines emerges through the “noise” of language, fostering a distinctive mode of “attentive listening” both within the characters and the audience. This is not mere linguistic play; rather, it gestures toward the richness and multilayeredness of language itself, urging viewers to see and listen with heightened sensitivity. As linguistic noise increases, so too does our attentiveness—and the more carefully we listen, the more noise we begin to perceive. Central to the film is the contrast between the characters’ listening abilities: Seorae is an astute and attentive listener whereas Haejun is not. This divergence unfolds subtly but decisively, culminating in a tragic outcome rooted in their differing modes of perception. Various forms of linguistic noise—stemming from Seorae’s status as a Chinese speaker and communication through smartphones—add layers of emotional nuance and immerse the audience more deeply into the characters’ inner worlds. Haejun's reliance on visual evidence ultimately blinds him not only to what he hears but also to what he sees, obscuring his understanding of the truth. In this way, “Decision to Leave” powerfully explores the virtue and complexity of attentive listening, inviting viewers to engage in the same attentive mode of listening the film itself demands. In sum, the film is a challenging and nuanced meditation on perception, communication, and the elusive nature of truth.

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