Made on the Rooftop
Made on the Rooftop

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Made on the Rooftop

2021
Movie
90 min
Korean

Ha-neul, who is unemployed, moves to his best friend Bong-sik's house after breaking up with his lover. Together, they face the woes of love and relationships.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Trey SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the midst of a global pandemic, a group of filmmakers are forced to get creative when they are confined to a single rooftop. What begins as a challenge to make a movie under extreme limitations soon devolves into a psychological thriller as paranoia and distrust set in amongst the isolated crew. They must navigate not only the creative hurdles but also the unraveling of their own sanity and relationships under the immense pressure.

Critical Reception

Made on the Rooftop garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its innovative approach to filmmaking during a challenging time and its suspenseful narrative. However, some found the pacing uneven and certain plot elements to be predictable. The performances, particularly from the lead cast, were generally highlighted as a strong point.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its resourceful filmmaking during the pandemic era.

  • Applauded for building suspense and psychological tension.

  • Some critics noted issues with pacing and predictability in the latter half.

Google audience: Audience reception for Made on the Rooftop is not widely documented on Google, making a specific summary of user sentiment unavailable.

Fun Fact

The entire film was shot on a single rooftop in Los Angeles over a period of 10 days, adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols.

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