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Wol-ha: Very Bad Moon Rising
In the Korean Classic Horror Movie, A Public Cemetery of Wolha 1967, the tombstone of the kisaeng (Korean geisha) Wol-ha, who dies under a false accusation, is found! Set in the 1930s when Korea was under Japanese rule, a story was told about a girl, Wolhyang. She goes from a student to a kisaeng (Korean geisha) to a wife of a bourgeois man and is finally killed under a false accusation. This is a well-known story in Korea from the Korean classic horror movie, A Public Cemetery of Wolha. The movie, Wol-ha 2017, starts with a setting, where the tombstone of Wol-ha is found by an international collector and the whole process of finding the tomb of Kisaeng Wolhyang is recorded by video. The footages are fully of the mysterious and the grotesque...!
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Plot Summary
This South Korean film follows the story of a single father, Professor Go, who suddenly finds himself dealing with his eccentric daughter, Wol-ha, who has become obsessed with werewolves and believes she herself is one. As Go tries to understand and manage his daughter's unusual condition, he navigates societal judgment and his own disbelief, leading to a series of comedic and heartwarming encounters.
Critical Reception
Wol-ha: Very Bad Moon Rising received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its unique premise and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Shim Eun-kyung, others found the narrative to be somewhat uneven and the fantastical elements occasionally overshadowing the emotional core.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its quirky and imaginative storyline.
Commended for the charming performances, especially the lead actress.
Some reviews noted pacing issues and an inconsistent tone.
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Fun Fact
The film's unique blend of fantasy and family drama explores themes of acceptance and understanding through an unconventional lens.
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