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Ordinary People

Ordinary People

Action · Crime · Thriller · 2018

A gym teacher and his female student look for her missing friend. But as they investigate, they find that her disappearance is a part of a larger conspiracy.

Movie details

Ordinary People

“Do not trust anyone.”

2018 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 39m

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7.5 / 10

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A gym teacher and his female student look for her missing friend. But as they investigate, they find that her disappearance is a part of a larger conspiracy.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Im Jin-soon

Written by

Im Jin-soon

Don Lee

Don Lee

Ki-chul

Kim Sae-ron

Kim Sae-ron

Yu-jin

Jang Kwang

Jang Kwang

Ki-tae

Lee Sang-yeob

Lee Sang-yeob

Ji-sung

Shin Se-hwi

Shin Se-hwi

Su-yeon

Jin Sun-kyu

Jin Sun-kyu

Byung-doo

Oh Hee-jun

Oh Hee-jun

Dong-soo

Court is in session

Put Ordinary People on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.