In various ways, “Search Out” is nothing overtly original. Everything from following the lives of disenfranchised, anxiety-ridden millennials, right to its broad look at how social media can prey on those most vulnerable has been done before. Yet, there is something still entirely engrossing across Kwak Jung‘s debut effort, or at least it is moderately relatable enough to cause some sort of pensive self-reflection, which helps ensure it never quite feels forgettable.
At its core, the movie revolves around three characters, all of whom are at differing levels of stagnation within their lives. Firstly, there is Jung Jun-hyuk (Kim Sung-chul), a depressed blogger who dreams of an assured job. Secondly, his friend Choi Sung-min (Lee Si-eon), a similarly struggling twenty-something male, is failing in his modest goal to become a police officer. Thirdly comes the duo’s new addition into their circle, Kim Noo-ri (Heo Ga-yoon), a terse hacker...
At its core, the movie revolves around three characters, all of whom are at differing levels of stagnation within their lives. Firstly, there is Jung Jun-hyuk (Kim Sung-chul), a depressed blogger who dreams of an assured job. Secondly, his friend Choi Sung-min (Lee Si-eon), a similarly struggling twenty-something male, is failing in his modest goal to become a police officer. Thirdly comes the duo’s new addition into their circle, Kim Noo-ri (Heo Ga-yoon), a terse hacker...
- 12/13/2020
- by Nathan Sartain
- AsianMoviePulse
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