Burning Dog

In a quiet, isolated village, a young woman named Soo-min begins to experience disturbing visions after her estranged father's mysterious death. As she delves into his past, she uncovers a dark secret involving a local legend and a series of unexplained disappearances that echo her own escalating fears. The line between reality and hallucination blurs as Soo-min races against time to confront the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Burning Dog received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance, while some found its pacing uneven and its narrative somewhat convoluted.

• Praised for its chilling atmosphere and unsettling suspense.

• Hailed for the compelling and nuanced performance of its lead actress.

• Criticized by some for a plot that becomes too complex and difficult to follow in its latter half.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's eerie mood and intriguing mystery, finding the performances strong. However, a segment of viewers felt the story's conclusion was unsatisfying or that the plot twists were too hard to grasp.

Nominated for Best Actress at the Sitges Film Festival.

The director, Mina T. Sun, drew inspiration for the film's unsettling atmosphere from traditional Korean folklore and ghost stories she heard as a child.