@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Near the Abrok river bordering Korea and China, both Chinese citizens of the Qing dynasty and Chosun immigrants live together peacefully. When Yeon Ching-su of the Wol-gwan martial arts sect, a Korean, is killed in a fight against Pang of the Qing's Pacheon sect, his student Jin Ho-rim goes into the mountains to train in the art of Gol-gwon fighting skills with Master Gol-bo. He masters the Gol-gwon skills and descends to find Pang. Pang sends his henchman who is easily beaten by Ho-rim and Pang resorts to kidnapping Master Gol-bo's daughter Chu-hwa. When Ho-rim fails to rescue Chu-hwa, he challenges Pang to a fight to the finish. When Ho-rim is cornered by Pang, Master Gol-bo appears and teaches Ho-rim the secret skill of Gol-gwon and he succeeds in beating Pang. - KMDB
Quick Stats
5.6
TMDB Rating
5
Votes
1h 25m
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Key Crew
DirectorYorgos Lanthimos
WriterDavid Lynch
CinematographyLuca Guadagnino
ComposerWong Kar-wai
EditorDenis Villeneuve
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Adam Reeves
The Projectionist
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Tilda Portman
Mira
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Joaquin Hardy
Father Abel
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Lupita Ronan
The Conductor
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Brad Isaac
Lena
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Margot Blanchett
Mr. Crane
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Timothée Ali
The Woman in Red
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Zendaya Pugh
Solomon
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Michael Driver
Iris
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Viola Swinton
The Colonel
