Moss (2010-South Korean Movie)
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- Movie: Moss
- Revised romanization: Iggi
- Hangul: 이끼
- Director: Kang Woo-Suk
- Writer: Ji Woo Chung
- Producer: Jung Sun-Young
- Cinematographer: Kim Sung-Bok, Kim Yong Hong
- Release Date: July 15, 2010
- Runtime: 163 min.
- Production Company: Cinema Service
- Distributor: CJ Entertainment
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Plot
Ryu Hae-Kuk (Park Hae-Il) enters a reclusive country village to attend his father's funeral. During his stay he investigates the death of his father and uncovers what appears to be a conspiracy. Why do the villagers act so strange? Why do they keep asking him when he will return to Seoul? The man then confronts the village leader Cheon Yong-Deok (Jung Jae-Young). The secrets of the village then start to unravel ...
Notes
- Based on an internet comic that began in 2007.
- Filming started on August 29th 2009 with an expected release date sometime in the first half of 2010.
- Approximately 80%-90% of the film will be shot on a replicated village in Muju County, South Korea. The shooting location will then be incorporated into the Taekwondo Park currently under construction on the same land in Muju County and expected to open in 2013.
Cast
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| Park Hae-Il | Jung Jae-Young |
| Ryu Hae-Kuk | Cheon Yong-Deok |
| (Mok-Hyeon's son) | (Village leader) |
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| Yu Jun-Sang | Yoo-Sun | Yu Hae-Jin | Kim Sang-Ho | Kim Jun-Bae |
| Park Min-Wook | Lee Young-Ji | Kim Deok-Chun | Jeon Seok-Man | Ha Seong-Kyu |
| (Prosecutor) | (Village resident) | (Village resident) | (Village resident) | (Village resident) |
Additional Cast Members:
- Heo Jun-Ho - Yu Mok-Hyeon (Hae-kuk's father/religious leader)
- Kang Shin-Il - head prosecutor
- Lim Seung-Dae - village police officer
- Jeong Gyu-Su
- Lee Cheol-Min
- Keum Dong-Hyun - prisoner
- Jeong Gi-Seop - prisoner
Trailers
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Film Festivals
- 2010 (15th) Pusan International Film Festival - October 7-15 - Korean Cinema Today: Panorama
- 2010 (23rd) Tokyo International Film Festival - October 23-31 - Film Panorama of Middle Asia-East *International Premiere
- 2010 (5th) The London Korean Film Festival - November 5-23
- 2012 (10th) New York Korean Film Festival - February 24-26, 2012
Awards
- Best Director - 2010 (47th) Daejong Film Awards - October 29
- Best Cinematography - 2010 (47th) Daejong Film Awards - October 29
- Best Art Design (Jo Sung-Won) - 2010 (47th) Daejong Film Awards - October 29
- Best Sound Effects (Oh Se-Jin, Kim Suk-Jin) - 2010 (47th) Daejong Film Awards - October 29
- Best Supporting Actor (Yu Hae-Jin) - 2010 (8th) Korean Film Awards - November 18
- Best Director - 2010 (31th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 26
- Best Actor (Jeong Jae-Yeong) - 2010 (31th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 26
- Best Supporting Actor (Yu Hae-Jin) - 2010 (31th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 26
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Gasenadi Says:
Mar 28 2012 12:17 pm
What a feast for mystery fans! At first I was daunted by the length, but it literally flies by due to the nonstop suspense. Excellent performances by all the actors left me wanting to watch ALL their respective "ouvres". Not for nuthin' did it win all those awards. Kudos to the two young actors playing the feuding Son and Prosecutor; especially enjoyed that dynamic. I'm already looking forward to watching "Moss" again, cuz I seem to have missed the comedy while I peeked between my fingers. LOL! Enjoy.
ash Says:
Nov 24 2011 4:12 pm
i really love this movie...thrilled and entertaining at the same time..6stars!!!
RamenLover Says:
Jul 15 2010 4:08 am
I have no idea how faithful "Moss" is to the original internet comic, but as a standalone film "Moss" is a well done mystery/thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seas. There's also a healthy dose of unexpected comedy that gracefully tones the thriller down when needed.
Moss is directed by Kang Woo-Suk - director of such films as "Public Enemy," "Silmido," and the nasty turd known as "Hanbando". "Moss" will likely to turn out to be one of the better Kang Woo-Suk films and in "Moss" you'll spot a bevy of regular actors he works with including Jeong Jae-Yeong - who will likely walk away with plenty of end of the year awards for his performance.
"Moss" isn't (thankfully) about another serial killer, but rather a clever mystery that unfoils over 163 minutes (runs a bit long but you'll only notice the extended run time a few times). Performances by all the well known cast members are rock solid, make-up job for Jeong Jae-Yeong's village leader works great (he plays a character from his 20's all the way up to his 60's or 70's), and the story comes out unique in a good way for big budget summer Korean film. Do check out the "Moss" when you get a chance.
Ethlenn Says:
Jun 11 2010 4:53 am
I'm waiting for this biting my nails...