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Who Are You?
Detective Yang Shi-ohn wakes up from a six-year coma. She gets reassigned to the lost and found department, where she discovers that she's gained the supernatural ability to see ghosts connected to the objects left behind there. Along with her new partner, rookie cop Cha Gun-woo who's a hotheaded skeptic, Shi-ohn uses the information to solve cold cases. Gun-woo only believes in tangible things he can see, hear and touch, but he gradually comes to trust Shi-ohn, and together, the bickering partners help the spirits fulfill their dying wishes and unfinished business before passing on to the afterlife.
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Plot Summary
A young woman wakes up with amnesia and is taken in by a family who claims to be hers. As she tries to piece together her past, she uncovers unsettling secrets about her identity and the people around her. The line between truth and deception blurs as she grapples with fragmented memories and a growing sense of unease.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising the performances, particularly Mia Wasikowska's nuanced portrayal of a woman struggling with identity. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or derivative of other amnesia thrillers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for compelling performances, especially from its lead.
Lauded for its atmospheric tension and intriguing premise.
Criticized by some for a plot that doesn't entirely break new ground.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the strong acting, though some felt the mystery's resolution was not as impactful as the buildup.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Girl from the Song' before being changed to 'Who Are You?'
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