Burning
2018
****
Director: Lee Chang-dong
Cast: Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Soo-kyung, Choi Seung-ho, Min Bok-gi, Lee Bong-ryun, Moon Sung-keun, Seo Jeong-yeon, Kim Shin-rok
A young man named Jong-su reconnects with a childhood acquaintance, who returns from a trip with a mysterious and wealthy man. Tensions begin to grow, particularly when she becomes unattainable. This subtle Korean psychological drama about obsession and revenge cleverly plays with our perception. Jong-su concludes what happened, but is that what actually happened? This is a powerful and slow-burning film, but it doesn't need to be 148 minutes long.
