Big Deal
dir. Yun-Jin Choi · 2025
In the midst of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, In-beom, a young associate at Solquin, returns to Korea with a hidden agenda to acquire Gukbo, the leading Soju company. As he navigates the complexities of corporate ambition and personal loyalty, the film unfolds like a slow-burning drama, inviting viewers to ponder the moral implications of his choices. Watching it feels like stepping into a world where every decision carries weight, and the lines between right and wrong blur in the face of survival.
In 1997, when the Asian financial crisis hit Korea, Gukbo, the number one Soju company is on the brink of bankruptcy. In the high-stakes market of M&A, In-beom, a young ambitious associate at global investment firm Solquin, heads back home to take Gukbo as his first target. Hiding his greediness, In-beom approaches Jong-rok, an executive loyal to Gukbo, as an innocent consultant aiming to rehabilitate Gukbo. While In-beom digs deeper into Gukbo, he finds this may lead to an unlikely outcome.
Talking points
- the ethics of corporate takeovers
- the impact of economic crises on personal lives
- loyalty versus ambition in business
- the role of family in professional decisions
