What would happen if you found out that your mother is not who she says she is? How far would you go to know the truth? Under this premise, South Korean cinema presents a new proposal full of drama, action and suspense, which promises to leave viewers on the edge of their seats. Watch the trailer here and learn everything about Boksoon must die.
What is it about?
Gil Boksoon, who works for the MK murder agency, is a hit man with a 100% hit rate and the mother of teenager Jae-young. She may be a consummate murderer, but she is sorely lacking as a mother. When it comes time to renew her contract with the agency, she decides to retire to focus on her daughter. But when she is about to do her last job, before communicating her decision to MK, Boksoon discovers a secret about her mission and violates the fundamental rule of the company: execute every assignment no matter what. She then becomes the target of the agency and the rest of the hitmen.
Cast
boksoon must die features performances by Jeon Do-yeon (Secret Sunshine), who plays the film’s hitwoman, Sol Kyung-gu (Phantom), actress and model Esom, Koo Kyo-hwan (Zombie Station 2: Peninsula), Kim Si-a (The closet)and Lee Yeon (Fargo).
Do-yeon is recognized as one of the most respected Korean actresses in the industry. She has been in dozens of K-dramas and more than 20 movies, some of which are considered Korean classics. Curiously, her role was written with her in mind, a situation that was flattering to her.
“Byun, the director, told me that he wrote the character as a result of his observations of me, including my relationship with my daughter. So when I eventually read the script, I felt like it was like a third-person view of my own life. I thought: ‘Oh, that must be how people see me,’ ”he commented to himself. The Hollywood Reporter.
The film is directed by Byun Sung-hyun, responsible for productions such as Kingmaker (2022), and The Merciless (2017).
Why give it a try?
In the past few years, Korean content has become a favorite for viewers virtually all over the world. Its judicious mix of genres has caught the attention of many viewers, and the case of Boksoon Must Die does not seem to be the exception. The trailer lets us see a story full of action, suspense, mysteries, and even drama between the moral debate of our protagonist. Also, it’s always interesting to see how motherhood is approached on the other side of the world, especially when mixed with a rather peculiar profession like being a hitman.
This commented by director Byun Sung-hyun on the duality of the main character (via).
“I chose murder because it is drastic, if not the exact opposite of creating a child. It’s obviously unethical, probably the worst crime the human race could commit. But in our film, the worst thing that could be done is not that. I wanted to propose a question: Apart from killing, what is the worst human act? When you look at your own life, can you honestly tell me that there is nothing to be ashamed of? That’s the question I wanted to ask, and that’s why there’s a growing rift between mother and daughter.”
When it premieres boksoon must die?
The film will be in the Netflix catalog from March 31, 2023.
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official trailer for boksoon must die
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the theater up to 7 times. My guilty pleasure? Low budget horror movie.