The Map Against the World
The Map Against the World

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The Map Against the World

2016
Movie
129 min
Korean

Kim Jeong-ho's father died due to an erroneous map. Because of this, Kim Jeong-ho has a strong desire to make his own map. He begins a complete block map of Joseon.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Thomas StuberGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A successful but aging actor, Georg, is diagnosed with a terminal illness. He decides to embark on a road trip across Germany with a young, aspiring director, Elias, to create a film about his life. Along the way, they confront their pasts, their fears, and the realities of life and death.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews, with praise for its performances, particularly from lead actor Götz George in his final role, and its blend of humor and poignancy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Götz George's final performance.

  • Appreciated for its emotional depth and understated humor.

  • Seen as a thoughtful exploration of life, death, and legacy.

Google audience: Audience reception details for this film are not widely available on Google.

Fun Fact

This was Götz George's final film role before his passing in 2016.

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