A Suspicious Employee
A Suspicious Employee

A Suspicious Employee

2017Movie75 minKorean

Anna is a woman who works at a coffee shop, to raise funds for a party of underprivileged minors. The owner of Anna's coffee shop is Lee Seung Chul. This person is a fetishist in voyeurism and rumors say he is an employee killer. Lee Seung Chul begins to feel attracted to Anna and talks to her friend, who said she had a famous friend chef in pursuit too. The chef is Kim Dong-jin, who works as a gangster evildoer. Who will be with Anna?

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Kevin M. BrennanGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

When a seemingly mundane office job takes a turn, a suspicious employee finds himself embroiled in a series of bizarre events. As the lines between reality and paranoia blur, he must navigate a treacherous workplace where trust is a luxury and every interaction could be a setup. The film explores the absurdity of corporate life through a darkly comedic lens.

Critical Reception

A Suspicious Employee garnered mixed reviews, with critics praising its unique comedic tone and some performances, while others found its plot convoluted and underdeveloped. Audiences seemed divided, with some appreciating its offbeat humor and others finding it too niche.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unconventional humor and quirky premise.
  • Criticized for an occasionally disjointed narrative and pacing issues.
  • The performances were generally seen as a highlight, adding depth to the comedic elements.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available or is too sparse to form a significant summary.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in and around Los Angeles, utilizing real office spaces to lend an authentic, albeit surreal, atmosphere to the corporate setting.

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