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Burning (2018)

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The truth is all in your head.

Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.

Cast & Crew

Director
Lee Chang-dong
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    Lee Jong-su Yoo Ah-in
  • Profile picture of Steven Yeun
    Ben Steven Yeun
  • Profile picture of Jun Jong-seo
    Shin Hae-mi Jun Jong-seo
  • Profile picture of Kim Soo-kyung
    Yeon-ju Kim Soo-kyung
  • Profile picture of Choi Seung-ho
    Lee Yong-seok Choi Seung-ho
  • Profile picture of Moon Sung-keun
    Lawyer Moon Sung-keun
  • Profile picture of Ban Hye-ra
    Jong-su's Mother Ban Hye-ra
  • Profile picture of Cha Mi-kyung
    Hae-mi's Mother Cha Mi-kyung

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