directed by: Lee Chang-dong, year: 2018
actors: Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo

Burning is a South Korean psychological thriller that weaves a complex narrative of mystery and social commentary. It follows Jong-su, an aspiring writer, who encounters a childhood acquaintance, Hae-mi. She introduces him to Ben, a wealthy and enigmatic young man with a peculiar hobby. As Jong-su becomes entangled in their lives, he is drawn into a web of obsession and jealousy, leading to an unraveling of truth and identity in modern-day Korea.

Ambiguity, Obsession, Alienation, Class Struggle, Mysterious Disappearance