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Burning

2018, Movie, 2h 28min

Based on a short story by Haruki Murakami, this internationally acclaimed psychological drama from Lee Chang-dong is the searing examination of an alienated young man, Jongsu (Ah-in Yoo), a frustrated introvert whose already difficult life is complicated by the appearance of two people in his orbit: first, Haemi (Jong-seo Jun), a spirited woman who offers the possibility of romance, and Ben (Steven Yeun), a wealthy and sophisticated man with whom she returns from a trip. When Jongsu learns of Ben’s mysterious hobby and Haemi suddenly disappears, his confusion and obsessions begin to mount, building toward a stunning climax.

Country: South Korea

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Reviews

Critic Sheila O'Malley

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...a great film, engrossing, suspenseful, and strange.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Andrea Beach

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The absorbing story, thoughtful direction, and talented acting manage to hold the viewer's interest...

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Wendy Ide

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Lee Chang-dong’s elegant mystery is full of pleasingly unsettling moments...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Ian Freer

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Elliptical and strange, it is more cryptic than the toughest crossword, but stick with it: the rewards are manifold.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Sex, envy and pyromania make for a riveting mystery in Lee Chang-dong’s masterfully crafted Murakami adaptation.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Trevor Johnston

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...a slow-burn mystery touched by genius.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Frequently asked questions

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"Burning" is a hypnotic and mysterious film that follows the story of a young man named Jong-su, who is struggling to find his place in the world. He lives in a small town and works as an entrega, delivering things to people around town. One day, he runs into an old friend from his childhood, Hae-mi, who has undergone plastic surgery and is about to embark on a trip to Africa. She asks Jong-su to take care of her cat while she's away, but when he visits her apartment, he discovers that something strange is going on. As Jong-su delves deeper into Hae-mi's life and meets her enigmatic friend Ben, he uncovers secrets that lead him down a dangerous path of obsession and paranoia.

Where can I stream Burning? Toggle content

You can stream Burning on: Netflix

What movies are similar to Burning? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Burning include Gone Girl, Killers of the Flower Moon, Wind River, The Invisible Man, Reptile, Where the Crawdads Sing.