1:1
In a Copenhagen suburb the 19-year-old Per is found unconscious after having been badly beaten up. He is taken to hospital in a coma. The police have no clues, but the air is thick with suspicion. His mother struggles to maintain her faith in his survival. His younger sister, Mie, begins to pick up rumors. Her boyfriend, Shadi, suspects that his elder brother is behind the assault but he cannot tell anyone. Many well-meaning people find themselves at sea in a fable about emotions leading us astray.
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Plot Summary
A talented martial artist, disgraced after being framed for a crime, seeks revenge against the corrupt detective who framed him. He becomes a vigilante, fighting crime in the city's underbelly. His quest for justice leads him to confront not only the detective but also the systemic corruption that allowed the crime to happen.
Critical Reception
Kim Ki-duk's '1:1' received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty realism and intense action sequences. However, some found the plot convoluted and the character development lacking depth. The film was noted for its dark portrayal of urban decay and the cycle of violence.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its raw depiction of violence and urban struggle.
- Criticized for a complex and sometimes difficult-to-follow narrative.
- Lauded for Kim Ki-duk's distinctive directorial style.
Google audience: Audience reviews for '1:1' are scarce, but those available tend to highlight the film's intense action and dark atmosphere as engaging, while some express a desire for clearer motivations and a more streamlined plot.
Fun Fact
Director Kim Ki-duk often works with minimal dialogue in his films, relying heavily on visual storytelling and the actors' physical performances to convey emotion and narrative.
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