This murder mystery/psychological drama is about a young man who appears to be somewhat mentally challenged (somewhat autistic?) who is accused a murdering a teenage schoolgirl in a village in South Korea. His mom, in a fairly stellar performance by Kim Hye-ja, sets out to prove his innocence by doing detective work, as the police think its an open and shut case. What makes this film stand alone is its tenacity. It doesn't let you go, it keeps on trying in the form of the mother attempting to follow every trail. Its a great premise and you are kept guessing throughout. You may be slightly put off by the unusually close nature of the relationship between mother and son, but director Bong Joon-ho (The Host, Memories of Murder), who is probably on the short list of excellent contemporary directors from Asia, keeps the main focus on the core story, the mystery. Highly recommended.
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Film : Madeo (2009)
Rate 8.5/10
