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In a dreary apartment building, two aimless young men, Sung-chul and Min-ho, are down on their luck and heavily in debt. Their lives take a bizarre turn when they discover a corpse in their apartment. Mistaking it for a suicide, they decide to hide the body to avoid trouble. However, their attempt to dispose of the body leads to a series of increasingly chaotic and darkly comedic events as they try to cover up their involvement and deal with the growing number of people who become aware of their predicament.

Park Chan-wook's 'Survive Carefully' (also known as 'Stand Up Straight') is a dark comedy that showcases the director's early exploration of unconventional storytelling and black humor. While not as critically acclaimed as his later works, it was appreciated for its unique blend of absurdity, suspense, and social commentary on the struggles of youth in contemporary society. Audience reception was mixed, with some finding its tonal shifts jarring, while others embraced its eccentric charm and satirical edge.

• Praised for its unique and dark sense of humor.
• Noted for its unconventional plot and characters.
• Some viewers found the film's tone and pacing to be inconsistent.

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The film was originally intended to be directed by Jang Jin, but Park Chan-wook took over the project.