Overview
An aspiring writer goes to the airport to pick up a high school friend returning from a trip to Africa but is disheartened to see her with another man.
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Category:
Critically Acclaimed
Language:
English Korean
Genre:
Drama Mystery Thriller
Tags:
2010s Based On Book Drugs Friends Movies Within Movies Murder Psychological Relationships
Actors
Starring:
Yoo Ah-in,
Steven Yeun,
Jun Jong-seo,
Kim Soo-kyung,
Choi Seung-ho, Moon Sung-keun, Min Bok-gi, Ban Hye-ra, Cha Mi-kyung, Lee Bong-ryeon, Jang Won-hyung, Jeon Seok-chan, Lee Jung-ok, Ok Ja-yeon, Kim Shin-rock, Song Duk-ho, Jeong Da-yi
Details
Burning
This is a slow-burn psychological drama that explores complex themes of obsession, ambiguity, and social tension. Through its atmospheric cinematography and subtle narrative, the film immerses viewers in a deeply unsettling mood, leaving them questioning what is real. Its open-ended nature provokes contemplation and intense discussion.
The film takes inspiration from the short story “Barn Burning” found in Haruki Murakami’s collection, The Elephant Vanishes, and incorporates elements from William Faulkner’s story with the same title.
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