‘Juvenile Offender’ is both a depiction of disaffected youth focused on those who for one reason or another find themselves on the very edge of ‘normal’ society; and also an almost archetypal romantic melodrama narrative. As such, it is ultimately as warm, caring, affectionate and affecting as it is gritty, hard-hitting and socially aware. [Read More]
People: Seo Young-ju
Seo Young-ju interview: Moebius and the power of silent performance
Actor Seo Young-ju reflects on growing from child roles into cinema-led work, favouring film over television for deeper character exploration. He discusses Juvenile Offender as a turning point, working with Kim Ki-duk on the dialogue-free Moebius, his attraction to challenging narratives, and ambitions for international acting opportunities. [Read More]
Moebius (뫼비우스, 2013) review: fate, family, violence, and endless loops of desire
Originally given a Restricted rating by the Korean Media Ratings Board, Kim Ki-duk’s twisted tale of sex, religion, castration and incest subsequently underwent a number of cuts to gain a mainstream domestic cinema release. ‘Moebius’ is no less shocking as a result of those cuts. [Read More]