One on One
dir. Kim Ki-duk · 2014
The struggle for truth and justice reveals the darkness within individuals and the impact of violence on a community.
Feature
Revenge & Justice
Mood
Dark
Look
stark realism with a bleak color palette
Structure
non-linear with multiple viewpoints
Plot
On May 9th, a female high school student was brutally murdered. There are 7 suspects and 7 shadows that terrorize them. Who are they and which one of them is you?
Why watch
"One on One" weaves a dark tapestry of vengeance and societal guilt, exploring how shadows of a brutal crime haunt both the victims and suspects. This thought-provoking film delves into moral ambiguity, making viewers question their own complicity in the cycle of violence.
Cultural context
South Korean societal issuesyouth violencemedia sensationalismjustice system critique