Hidden Face
Hidden Face

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Hidden Face

2024
Movie
113 min
Korean

Su-yeon, a cellist in an orchestra led by her fiancé and conductor Sung-jin, disappears one day, leaving behind only a video recording. Sung-jin is devasted over the loss of Su-yeon, but feels a strong attraction to Mi-ju, a cellist who fills in for his fiancée. Then one rainy night, Sung-jin and Mi-ju get swept away by their mutual desires for each other and commit an unforgivable act at Su-yeon's house.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Kike MaílloGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

Adrián, a young musician, discovers his girlfriend, Belén, has mysteriously disappeared from their apartment. As he tries to understand what happened, he finds a video camera and a series of tapes that reveal secrets about their relationship and her disappearance. He becomes entangled in a complex web of deception as he attempts to uncover the truth behind the vanishing.

Critical Reception

Hidden Face received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its suspenseful atmosphere, intriguing premise, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Quim Gutiérrez. Some found the plot twists predictable, while others lauded its innovative use of found footage elements to build tension and explore themes of surveillance and manipulation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful buildup and unsettling atmosphere.

  • The film's exploration of relationship dynamics and technology was a common point of discussion.

  • Some reviewers found the narrative twists to be somewhat conventional for the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for Hidden Face appears to be generally positive, with many viewers appreciating the thriller elements and the way the mystery unfolds. The film's psychological depth and its commentary on modern relationships and trust are often highlighted as strengths.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Madrid, utilizing various contemporary urban landscapes to create a sense of modern unease.

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Wonnho

Wonnho

it was shocking when I saw the ending part. she was slaved ultimately never freeing from her old sister. From middle school, she always has been a slave and there was a contrary vision though. at the first part of the movie, very sexual sce...