In 'The Vegetarian', a profound act of rebellion unfolds in the life of Yeong-hye, a simple South Korean housewife, when she vows to turn vegetarian after being haunted by bloody, carnivorous nightmares. This decision is more than a dietary change; it becomes a form of protest against societal norms and her mundane life. As her self-imposed abstinence stirs family tensions, leading to marital breakdown and moral transgressions, Yeong-hye's psyche starts to fracture. Her conviction soon escalates into a fanatical obsession with becoming a 'plant-like' entity, radically altering her existence and those around her. This powerful psychological drama explores the boundaries of human behavior as Yeong-hye strives to liberate herself from historical and biological violence, the narrative unfolding a metamorphosis that questions the essence of human identity and autonomy.