Things take an unexpected turn for a family after a young man sees his older brother getting abducted and comes back days later with no memory of what happened, acting like a different person.
A narrative that only the Koreans know how to develop. Dramaturgy that knows no boundaries and is unconditionally unleashed to shock you to your core. Huge comeback from writer/director Hang-jun Jang, who seems not to take particular interest in the film industry. Regardless of the reasons, and even though it flew a bit under the radar, Forgotten is the type of film that will get your undivided attention. You cannot miss a thing; otherwise, you’ll have even more questions. Very intricate with numerous twists and turns, Forgotten does not hold any punches. It might not be Oldboy (2003), but it will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.
The South Korean film industry (Hallyuwood, informally) is a dominant player in the market. Yes, partly because the government is heavily investing in it but also because the films produced have an impact globally. Money might open a plethora of doors, but it is the sheer talent that walks such filmmakers through them, stirring the focus once more towards the beautiful artistic side of the industry and taking it away from the ugly, scandalous one that we have all had enough with.
P.S. I didn’t know it was a Netflix film until I accidentally stumbled upon the information on IMDb – no logos in the opening or closing credits.
P.P.S. That’s for you, cuz! Thanks for the recommendation!
P.P.S. Jiyoung, if you haven’t watched it, I highly recommend it. If you have, why didn’t you tell me about it??? 🙂
Stay safe!
