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90 Minutes
Commercial director Sang-Hee (Joo Sang-Wook) only pursues financial success and fulfilling his own desires. He has sex with actresses simply by using his power. He then marries a woman, whom he does not love, to become the successor to her family's business. Sang-Hee's plan has worked well and he is now ready to takeover his in-law's company. On the day before his inauguration, Sang-Hee meets Hye-Ri (Jang Mi In Nae) and has sex with her. On his way home after their intimate encounter, Sang-Hee receives a phone call from Hye-Ri. She then orders Sang-Hee to follow her commands for the next 90 minutes or she'll upload their sex video to the internet.Sang-Hee then becomes the primary suspect in an attempted murder case.
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Plot Summary
A young boy, caught in a web of deceit, believes he has accidentally killed his mother. He is taken in by his mother's former lover, who promises to help him. However, the man's intentions are far from pure, leading to a complex and unsettling exploration of childhood trauma and manipulation.
Critical Reception
90 Minutes was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unsettling atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its young lead. Some found the narrative to be occasionally predictable or overly bleak, but many acknowledged its power as a character study and a dark exploration of psychological themes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense atmosphere and unnerving tone.
Acknowledged for strong performances, especially from the child actor.
Some critics found the plot progression to be somewhat conventional.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not widely available.
Fun Fact
Director Eskil Vogt, who also wrote the screenplay, would go on to direct the critically acclaimed film 'The Innocents' in 2021, which shares thematic similarities concerning childhood and the uncanny.
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