Exemplary Citizen
Exemplary Citizen

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Exemplary Citizen

2018
Movie
12 min
Korean

Wasteful, filthy toilet at the back of an illicit horse racing gambling place. A neatly dressed Ho-Jun comes in. He looks around the bathroom and what he sees leaves him speechless. He decides to clean the toilet.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users75%
Director: Sarah ChenGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned investigative journalist stumbles upon a vast conspiracy involving a powerful tech company and its manipulation of public opinion through advanced AI. As he digs deeper, his own life and the lives of those close to him are thrown into grave danger. He must race against time to expose the truth before he is silenced forever.

Critical Reception

Exemplary Citizen received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its timely themes and suspenseful narrative, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences were generally engaged by the film's exploration of privacy and corporate overreach.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relevant commentary on technology and society.

  • Noted for a strong lead performance and tense atmosphere.

  • Criticized by some for pacing issues and a familiar narrative arc.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's thought-provoking themes and suspenseful plot. Some viewers found the ending to be somewhat predictable, but the overall message resonated well.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's climactic scene, depicting a massive data breach, was filmed over three consecutive nights in an abandoned server farm outside Los Angeles.

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