Burning

Chang-dong Lee
2018
2h 28m
Japan, South Korea

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

Chang-dong Lee

Cast

Jong-seo Jun, Steven Yeun, Ah-In Yoo

Genre

Mystery, Social Issues, Drama

Also known as

Beoning | Το Παιχνίδι με τη Φωτιά

Festival screenings

Cannes FF

Language

Korean, English

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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09 Mar 2024

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