Showing posts with label gong hyo-jin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gong hyo-jin. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Busan 2017 Review: MISSING, a Compelling Women-Led Kidnap Drama


By Pierce Conran


The kidnap thriller is a popular genre in Korea but E.Oni's Missing proves to be a refreshing addition to the crowded genre, buoyed by a pair of fine performances by Uhm Ji-won and Gong Hyo-jin in a story forged by compelling and twisting themes of female identity and motherhood in a patriarchal society. The film ends on a slightly disappointing note with a soft climax but the buildup and characters make the journey there more than worthwhile during its svelte 100 minute running time.