Plot: The people of a small, rural town are constantly reminded of the painful aftermath of the Korean War, thanks to a nearby stationed base of the US Army. Eun-Jin had an affair with a US soldier, which gave her a son. He has a hard time being accepted by the rest of the village and his father is nowhere to be found.
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October 15, 2024
Rough, even for a Ki-duk film. I've seen almost all of his films and am used to the vileness and inhumanity that graces his characters, but I didn't remember Address Unknown to be this harsh. Every single one of the people is broken in some way or another, and nobody tries to hide his dark side.
Animal lovers shouldn't even come near this one, people triggered by (sexual) violence can skip this without a second thought. It's an impressive drama, I wasn't quite as impressed by the presentation as I was the first time though, which is why I'm having a tougher time marking this as a personal favorite. If you like Ki-duk's work though, this is a must-see.
October 09, 2005
[review pending]