Burning
- Lee Chang-dong
- 2018
- 2h 28m
- Mystery, Social Issues, Drama
The eclectic Korean director Chang-dong Lee takes an older short story by Haruki Murakami and creates a slow-moving masterpiece that almost magically drifts between drama and thriller, reaching an unforgettable climax. Awarded the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes.
Synopsis
Jong-su just lost his job. He will accidentally meet Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She will ask him to look after her cat while she’s away on a trip. On her return, she introduces Jong-su to a mysterious young man named Ben, whom she met while she was away.
Details
Director
Lee Chang-dong
Cast
Jong-seo Jun
,Steven Yeun
,Yoo Ah-in
Language
Korean, English
Also known as
Beoning | Το Παιχνίδι με τη Φωτιά
Festival screenings
Cannes FF
Country
Japan
,South Korea
Subtitles
Greek
Age rating
15+
FIPRESCI Prize
Cannes Film Festival
2018
Vulcain Prize for the Technical Artist
Cannes Film Festival
2018
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