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Key Features:
Dysfunctional family, Infidelity, Violence-high, Revenge, Psychological drama, Family secrets, Betrayal, Self-destruction, Extreme violence, Silent film, Controversial themes
Tone:
serious, dramatic, gritty
Target Audience:
Art house cinema enthusiasts, Psychological thriller fans, Viewers interested in dark and disturbing themes
Emotional Arc:
Hatred → Horror → Despair

Moebius

2013-09-05
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A wife, overwhelmed with hatred for her husband, inflicts an unspeakable wound on their son, as the family heads towards horrific destruction.

Genres
Drama
Cast
Cho Jae-hyun, Lee Na-ra, Seo Young-joo, Kim Jae-hong, Kim Min-seok, Kim Jae-rok, Ri Woo-jin, Jeong Soo-kyo
Crew
Kim Ki-duk, Kim Ki-duk
Rating
6.661(248 votes)
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Decision to Leave
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Memento Mori
6.205

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7.55

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