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The Boy from Nowhere
Second-generation migrant worker, Soo is released after receiving probation and community service sentence for his use of violence. Along with his friend Pil-sung, he ends up working as brokers for illegal migrant workers. While fulfilling his community service duty, he meets surfers. Soo falls in love with surfing as the surfers Ddong-ggo and Hae-na teach him how to surf.
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Plot Summary
In a near-future world ravaged by an enigmatic "plague" that induces intense rage, a guilt-ridden father (Justin Kirk) searches for a cure for his terminally ill daughter. As the world descends into chaos, he must navigate a landscape where emotions are weaponized and trust is a forgotten luxury. His quest leads him to a secretive organization that claims to hold the key to salvation, but at a steep price.
Critical Reception
WAVE received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its ambitious conceptualization and atmospheric tension, while others found its execution somewhat uneven and its narrative occasionally obscure.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and thought-provoking premise.
Applauded for its atmospheric and unsettling tone.
Criticized for a sometimes convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a divided opinion, with many appreciating the film's originality and dark, artistic vision. However, some found the pacing too slow and the overall message difficult to grasp.
Fun Fact
The film's abstract and unsettling visual style was heavily influenced by the unsettling nature of the 'rage plague' narrative.
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