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An Animal
Jean-Baptiste, a young Corsican, regularly accompanies his father hunting in the high Taravo region. For the time being, the teenager works as a packer, preferring to see animals alive rather than dead. But for his eighteenth birthday, his father gives him a hunting rifle. Now it's time to kill his first wild boar.
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Plot Summary
In the gritty underworld of Busan, a young man named Jae-hoon navigates a treacherous path, desperate to escape his bleak reality. He becomes entangled with the powerful leader of a drug gang, seeking a way out through illicit means. However, his ambition and involvement draw him into a dangerous game of survival, forcing him to confront the violent consequences of his choices.
Critical Reception
An Animal has been noted for its intense action sequences and bleak atmosphere, drawing comparisons to classic noir and crime thrillers. While praised for its directorial vision and performances, some critics have pointed to its grim tone and occasional predictability. Audiences have responded to its raw energy and portrayal of desperate characters.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visceral action and stylistic direction.
Criticized by some for its unrelenting darkness and familiar plot beats.
The film offers a compelling, albeit grim, look at the criminal underworld.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'An Animal (2024)' is not widely available or consolidated on Google.
Fun Fact
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Kim Chang-hoon, who previously gained attention for his short films.
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