OVERLAY REPORT

The pregnancy in the original South Korean film *Oldboy* (2003) is **real**, not a phantom pregnancy (pseudocyesis). The key detail confirming this is the dialogue and emotional reaction of the characters, specifically **Mi-do** (the younger sister/daughter) and **Oh Dae-su** (the protagonist/father). 1. **Mi-do's Discovery and Testimony:** When Mi-do discovers that the man she has fallen in love with is her own father, Oh Dae-su, she also explicitly reveals that she is pregnant with his child. Her reaction is one of absolute horror and desperation regarding the reality of the situation: the incestuous relationship *and* the resulting pregnancy. 2. **The Incestuous Child:** The shock and tragedy of the revelation hinge entirely on the fact that the couple has conceived a child. If the pregnancy were merely psychological or a misunderstanding, the ultimate, inescapable tragedy of the ending would be severely diminished. The actual presence of the child is what necessitates the drastic measures taken by Oh Dae-su to resolve his memory—including undergoing hypnotherapy from the antagonist, Lee Woo-jin, to erase his knowledge of the incest. 3. **Resolution Through Hypnosis:** Oh Dae-su submits himself to hypnosis specifically to retain Mi-do’s love and save their relationship (and thus, perhaps, the child), by making *himself* forget that they are father and daughter. This effort is only justified because the consequences (the pregnancy and the truth) are too real and terrifying to face normally. Therefore, the pregnancy is an absolute, physical reality that drives the final act of the movie's tragedy.