Released in May 2014, Obsessed is a high-profile South Korean film set in 1969 at the end of the Vietnam War. It is directed by , known for other period dramas like The Servant and Forbidden Quest . No reviews Plot and Setting
as Lee Sook-jin: The Colonel’s wife, who is more concerned with her husband's promotion and social standing than his mental well-being. Themes and Style obsessed-movie-korean-drama
: The film explores the rigid social hierarchy and psychological pressure within a 1960s military housing complex, contrasting the orderly public lives of officers with their volatile private emotions. Key Cast and Characters Released in May 2014, Obsessed is a high-profile
: His life is strictly controlled by his ambitious wife until he meets Jong Ga-heun (Lim Ji-yeon), the wife of a subordinate captain. The two begin a secretive and intense affair that quickly spirals into a dangerous obsession. Themes and Style : The film explores the
as Jong Ga-heun: Her breakout role, portraying a quiet but enigmatic woman who becomes the object of the Colonel's obsession.
The film is noted for its and lush, detailed cinematography that captures the 1960s aesthetic. Unlike many mainstream K-dramas, Obsessed is rated for mature audiences due to its explicit content and exploration of destructive desire, guilt, and the tragic consequences of social transgression.
