Burning

2018 Lee Chang-dong 2h 28m
Mystery Drama Thriller

Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip.

Cast

Yoo Ah-in Lee Jong-su
Steven Yeun Ben
Jeon Jong-seo Shin Hae-mi
Kim Soo-kyung Yeon-ju
Choe Seung-ho Lee Yong-seok
Moon Sung-keun Lawyer
Min Bok-gi Judge
Ban Hye-ra Jong-su's Mother

Vibes

Chill Curious Heart Pounding Mind Bending Hidden Gem
The Filmatic Record No. 71 in The Filmatic 100 In: The Ones That Stay With You

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