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Obsessed
인간중독
2014 132 min South Korea 18+
★6.7
Drama
Director: Kim Dae-woo
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Description
A secret, passionate affair happens in the summer of 1969 between Colonel Jin Pyeong, trapped in a loveless marriage with Soo Jin, and Jong Ga Heun, the Chinese-Korean wife of Captain Kyung Woo Jin.
Starring
Song Seung-heon
Actor
Lim Ji-yeon
Actor
Cho Yeo-jeong
Actor
Awards
6 wins & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
Obsessed (2014) is an atmospheric erotic drama that excels in its period aesthetic but struggles with a disjointed narrative structure. While the performances of the leads are generally praised for their nuanced emotional delivery, the film's uneven storytelling and reliance on stylistic conventions prevent it from reaching its full potential.
| Production | The 1960s production design and atmospheric period details successfully establish a distinct and immersive visual world. | |
| Acting | Song Seung-heon delivers a believable and sympathetic performance that manages to humanize his complex, often morally ambiguous character. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative suffers from a disjointed flow and the inclusion of extraneous subplots that detract from the central romance. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead actress's debut performance are mixed; some find her portrayal of a subtle, airy seductress effective, while others describe her work as stiff or unremarkable. |