Release: 2024-11-20
Runtime: 1h 53m (113 minutes)
Su-yeon, a cellist in an orchestra led by her fiancé and conductor Sung-jin, disappears one day, leaving behind only a video recording. Sung-jin is devastated over the loss of Su-yeon, but feels a strong attraction to Mi-ju, a cellist who fills in for his fiancée. Then one rainy night, Sung-jin and Mi-ju get swept away by their mutual desires for each other and commit an unforgivable act at Su-yeon’s house. Meanwhile, Su-yeon, who is thought to have gone missing, remains trapped in a secret room inside her house, and watches the naked truth unravel before her.
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Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Cast: Cho Yeo-jeong, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park Ji-hyun, more
Cho Yeo-jeong
as Su-yeon
Cho Yeo-jeong
as Su-yeon
Park Ji-hyun
as Mi-ju
Park Ji-hyun
as Mi-ju
Song Seung-heon
as Sung-jin
Song Seung-heon
as Sung-jin
Park Ji-young
as Hye-yeon
Park Ji-young
as Hye-yeon
Park Seong-geun
as Office manager
Park Seong-geun
as Office manager
Cha Mi-kyeong
as Sung-jin's mother
Cha Mi-kyeong
as Sung-jin's mother
Su-yeon, a cellist in an orchestra led by her fiancé and conductor Sung-jin, disappears one day, leaving behind only a video recording. Sung-jin is devastated over the loss of Su-yeon, but feels a strong attraction to Mi-ju, a cellist who fills in for his fiancée. Then one rainy night, Sung-jin and Mi-ju get swept away by their mutual desires for each other and commit an unforgivable act at Su-yeon’s house. Meanwhile, Su-yeon, who is thought to have gone missing, remains trapped in a secret room inside her house, and watches the naked truth unravel before her.
Secrets revealed, fouled desire.
Hidden Face is a South Korean film that combines elements of eroticism, mystery, and thriller. Released on 20 November 2024, this gripping movie is directed by Kim Dae-woo and features a talented cast, including Song Seung-heon, Cho Yeo-jeong, and Park Ji-hyun. This film is a remake of the Spanish movie The Hidden Face, which was released in 2011.
The story centers around Seong-jin, a conductor whose fiancée, Soo-yeon, mysteriously disappears, leaving behind only a video message. Heartbroken, Seong-jin becomes increasingly infatuated with Mi-joo, a cellist who steps in for Soo-yeon. In a moment fueled by longing and despair, they engage in a shocking act within Soo-yeon's own home. Meanwhile, Soo-yeon is trapped in a hidden room, unable to escape, and forced to witness the unfolding drama.
The film runs for 115 minutes and has quickly made a significant impact at the box office, raking in approximately $6.5 million as of 24 December 2024. This achievement marks it as the first Korean R-rated film to attract over one million viewers during its theatrical run since 2019, a notable milestone for the local film industry.
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Filming commenced in May 2022 and concluded by the end of July 2022. With its compelling narrative and strong performances, Hidden Face promises to captivate audiences, offering a blend of suspense and emotional depth.
For more information, you can check out the film's profile on IMDb.
