Burning In

A young, aspiring writer named Jong-su meets Hae-mi, a woman who used to live in his neighborhood. She asks him to look after her cat while she's on a trip to Africa. Upon her return, Hae-mi introduces Jong-su to Ben, a mysterious and wealthy man she met abroad. Ben claims to have a peculiar hobby, which he shares with Jong-su and Hae-mi, setting off a chain of unsettling events and deepening the mystery.

Burning received widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its masterful direction, compelling performances, and ambiguous, thought-provoking narrative. It was praised for its slow-burn tension, thematic depth exploring class disparity and existential angst, and its lingering sense of unease.

• A psychologically complex and masterfully crafted thriller that lingers long after viewing.

• The film excels in its ambiguous storytelling, drawing audiences into a disturbing and unsettling mystery.

• Performances, particularly from the lead cast, are universally praised for their nuanced portrayals.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Burning' to be a captivating and intelligent film, praising its suspenseful atmosphere and the enigmatic nature of its plot. Some viewers noted its deliberate pacing, while others appreciated the depth of its themes and the unresolved nature of its mystery.

Won Best Film at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, Best Foreign Language Film at the National Society of Film Critics Awards, and was South Korea's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.

The film is based on the 1981 short story 'Barn Burning' by Japanese author Haruki Murakami.