Save the Green Planet!

A lonely, eccentric young man named Lee Byeong-gu believes he has discovered an alien who plans to destroy Earth. Convinced that the fate of the planet rests on his shoulders, he kidnaps the man he believes to be the alien. With the help of his equally unconventional girlfriend, he attempts to extract information and prevent the impending apocalypse, leading to increasingly absurd and violent situations.

Save the Green Planet! was met with critical acclaim for its originality, dark humor, and genre-bending narrative. While its extreme violence and bizarre plot were divisive for some, many critics praised its bold filmmaking and unique vision, making it a cult favorite.

• Praised for its wild, unpredictable narrative and dark, satirical humor.
• Lauded for its inventive blend of science fiction, comedy, and thriller elements.
• Noted for its unique visual style and memorable, eccentric characters.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's originality, dark humor, and shocking twists. Many viewers enjoyed the unpredictable plot and the film's ability to defy genre expectations, though some found the extreme violence and bizarre elements to be challenging.

Won Best Film at the 2003 Korean Film Awards and received several nominations at international film festivals.

The film's director, Jang Joon-hwan, spent over five years developing the script and was heavily influenced by a dream he had about aliens.