Based on the best-selling novel ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ by Keigo Higashino, ‘Perfect Number’ asks what one man is prepared to do for love. An in-depth yet nuanced thriller at its core and a romance in part, ‘Perfect Number’ ultimately answers the question of whether heart or mind will win in a battle between the two. [Read More]
People: Ryu Seung-beom
The Berlin File – so slick it’s really rather dull
A plot which involves a dodgy international arms deal, a secret multibillion dollar bank account belonging to the extended family of Kim Jong-il and a power struggle in the wake of Kim Jong-un’s succession. A list of characters which includes operatives from the CIA, Mossad, and both North and South Korean security agencies, plus would-be … [Read More]
The Berlin File (베를린, 2013) review: a high-octane journey through espionage, loyalty and humanity
‘The Berlin File’ is at once a tale of political intrigue and a dissection of North and South Korean attitudes to humanity, morals and freedom all wrapped up in a high-octane thriller. While the ultimate narrative destination can largely be predicted, in this case the journey is equally as important, if not more so. [Read More]
Festival Film Review: Suicide Forecast
LKL ponders on how a surprisingly charming film on the difficult subject of suicide could have useful lessons for financial sector remuneration strategy and sales practices. [Read More]
The Servant (방자전, 2010) review: a Joseon-era love triangle with echoes of Untold Scandal
Billed as an “erotic rom-com”, The Servant serves its purpose as a sensual and funny romance relatively well, but character depth and audience empathy suffer as the myriad of layers begin to build, and even the sumptuous visuals cannot rescue The Servant from ultimately failing to live up to its early promise… [Read More]