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2003 · 131 min · NR

Memories of Murder

Directed by Bong Joon Ho · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Memories of Murder (2003) is a Crime film, directed by Bong Joon Ho set in South Korea during the 1980s–2000s.

A serial killer and murder mystery, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of obsession and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Taro Iwashiro
Cinematography
Kim Hyung-koo
Cast
Song Kang-hoKim Sang-kyungKim Roi-haSong Jae-hoByun Hee-bongGo Seo-heeRyu Tae-hoPark No-shik

The world of this film

Setting

Where
South Korea
Setting
Rural
When
1980s2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Serial KillerMurder Mystery
Themes
ObsessionPower & Corruption
Tone
BleakTenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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