GLOBAL RELEASE—Immersed in the modern realm of e-commerce, “Target,” a Korean thriller boasting a star-studded ensemble including K-drama favorites Shin Hae-Sun (known for “Mr. Queen”), Kim Sung-Kyun (“Moving”), Lim Chul-Soo (“Crash Landing on You”), Lee Joo-Young (“School Nurse Files”), and Kang Tae-Oh (“Extraordinary Attorney Woo”), unfolds a chilling narrative. When a woman’s life unravels after a calamitous online purchase, she unwittingly becomes the solitary target of an unrelenting psychopath.
Soo-Hyun (portrayed by Hae-Sun) acquires a second-hand washing machine for her new abode, only to receive a shattered device, exposing a scam. Fuelled by determination, she resolves to ensure the duplicitous seller faces justice. Soo-Hyun skillfully tracks down the fraudster’s online persona and issues stark warnings about his fraudulent activities under all his posts, determined to thwart his deceitful schemes.
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However, this audacious act catapults Soo-Hyun into a nightmarish ordeal. Her once ordinary life, complete with a routine job, crumbles as she finds herself at the epicenter of a sinister plot. An investigation ensues to uncover the true identity of the elusive seller. Assisted by detectives Joo (Sung-Kyun) and Na (Tae-Oh), Soo-Hyun embarks on a harrowing journey to halt the malevolent psychopath who has infiltrated every aspect of her existence.
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Helmed by director Park Hee-Kon (noted for “Perfect Game”), “Target” casts a probing eye on contemporary living and the prevailing trend of second-hand trading. Director Park Hee-Kon endeavors to weave a narrative where reality seamlessly morphs into a cinematic thriller, underlining the ever-present perils of our digital age. “Audiences will be riveted by the plight of the central character, whose life unravels through an innocuous transaction, and the relentless suspense and thrills that culminate in a breathless showdown with an enigmatic, unidentifiable killer,” conveys the director.
“Target,” brought to you by Encore Films, is slated to grace the silver screen on October 18th, with Warner Bros. handling distribution. Prepare for an immersive journey into the shadowy depths of online commerce, where danger lurks just a click away.
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