Synopsis
Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.
Burning (2018) is a 2h 28min mystery feature film by Lee Chang-dong. Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. Selected for Fantastic Fest (2018).
Key facts
Original language
Korean
First release
May 17, 2018
Production companies
NHK
Based on
Barn Burning
Awards
Silver Mirror
Setting
South Korea
Trailer
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Independent Spirit Awards 2019 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2018 generic
- Fantastic Fest 2018
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2018 generic - Best Director ★ 2
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2018 generic - Open Zone
- Toronto International Film Festival 2018 generic
