Burning

Burning

The truth is all in your head.

NR 2018 · 148 min · ★ 7.4 (2K) · 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. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.

Directed by Lee Chang-dong · Written by Lee Chang-dong

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