Walking Backwards
32-year-old Siheon, a delivery worker at Eurwangni Beach, is soon to be a college student. One day, as he is congratulated by the aunties at the restaurant, a Japanese man approaches and informs him his mother is dead. 30-year-old Ryota is the son of Siheon’s mother who left young Siheon and have a new family of her own in Japan. The brothers who met for the first time and Siheon’s friend Yejin head to Siheon’s old house in Chinatown where his mother’s trinkets are buried.
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Plot Summary
A young woman's life takes a dark turn when she starts experiencing unsettling visions and memory lapses, leading her down a rabbit hole of forgotten trauma and buried secrets. As the lines between reality and hallucination blur, she must confront a disturbing past to understand her present. The film delves into the psychological landscape of repressed memories and the unsettling nature of confronting one's own subconscious.
Critical Reception
Walking Backwards received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and psychological depth, while some found its narrative pacing and ambiguity challenging. Audience reception leaned towards appreciation for its unique storytelling approach and unsettling tone.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense psychological thriller elements and unsettling atmosphere.
- Noted for its unique visual style and exploration of memory and trauma.
- Some found the ambiguous narrative and pacing to be a detractor.
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Fun Fact
The film was largely self-funded and produced by a small independent team, with director Christopher N. Meyer also starring in and co-writing the script.
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