Asian filmmakers create films with a special charm. They have a unique, kind of attractive atmosphere, which with every minute immerses you in the storytelling process deeper and deeper. Check out our list of the best Korean films of 2020; these paintings have a high rating. Appreciate the aesthetics of the magnificent works and choose your "reading" for the evening.
Parasites (Gisaengchung)
- Genre: Thriller, Drama, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.0, IMDb - 8.6
- For the role, actress Jang-Hye-jin gained 15 kilograms.
"Parasites" is one of the best films in recent years, which has already been released. The usual Korean Kim family does not indulge in life. They have to squeeze in a damp, dirty basement, steal the Internet from their neighbors and make odd jobs. One day, a family friend leaves for an internship abroad and offers his friend to earn some money - to become a tutor for a high school student in the wealthy Pak family for a while. Without thinking twice, the young man forged a higher education diploma and went to a luxurious mansion. And then he comes up with an ingenious plan to employ his sister ...
The One Who Is Near (Namsanui bujangdeul)
- Genre: History, Biography, Drama, Thriller
- Rating: IMDb - 7.3
- The title of the painting is translated as "Chiefs of Namsan".
The One Who Is Nearby is a must-see for anyone interested in Korean films. End of October 1979. The assassination of the president comes as a complete surprise to the South Korean people. The worst thing is that the head of state was killed by the most loyal and devoted ally in the person of the head of the National Intelligence Agency. Hardly anyone could have imagined that this brave man could hatch such crazy ideas in his head. Ahead is a long trial, which will clearly show who was the enemy all this time, and who remained devoted to their cause to the end.
Beasts that cling to straws (Jipuragirado japgo sipeun jimseungdeul)
- Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Rating: IMDb - 7.2
- Filming took only three months. They took place from August 30 to November 30, 2018.
Beasts That Catch Straw is one of the most anticipated films of 2020 and has received high ratings. A sauna employee accidentally finds a bag full of money forgotten by a visitor in a locker. The worker takes her to the storage room, but since the man has nothing to pay for his daughter's education, he is increasingly thinking of taking the money to himself. The port customs officer, who is harassed by the collectors and the woman who is forced to work as a prostitute, also has material difficulties. These strangers among themselves could solve all problems in one fell swoop with this money. But how to pay off fate for such generosity?
The woman who ran away (Domangchin yeoja)
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: IMDb - 6.9
- Director Hong Sang-su is called the Korean "Woody Allen".
It is best to watch the film "The Woman Who Runaway" in a friendly company. In the center of the picture is Gamhi, who one day decides to meet with her friends while her husband is on a business trip. The meeting takes place in a suburb of Seoul and is, at first glance, friendly. However, once you dig a little deeper, it immediately becomes clear that something more and more mysterious is not behind.
Hitman (Hiteumaen)
- Genre: Comedy, Action
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.3, IMDb - 6.3
- Director Choi Won-seop has directed his second feature film.
The intelligence agent decided to start a calm and measured life without constant chases, action and drive. After retiring from intelligence, June becomes a comic book artist, but this occupation turns out to be not as easy as he expected. His work does not enjoy much success, and the main character floods his problems with alcohol. Daily visits to the bar are his only joy and consolation. Once she's taken on her chest pretty hard, June draws an amazing story based on the scout's personal experience and uploads it to the Internet.
Secret Zoo (Haechijianha)
- Genre: Comedy
- Rating: IMDb - 6.3
- The original title of the film is translated as "We Don't Bite".
"Secret Zoo" is a new film that will not leave you indifferent. The difficult economic situation forces the management of the zoo to sell all the animals, but employees are not at all ready to lose their jobs. They make a very non-standard decision - the heroes dress up in realistic animal costumes, perfectly imitate the habits of pets and entertain visitors. The audience unexpectedly likes this masquerade. The number of visitors increases every day, and it is almost impossible to get into the zoo. Will employees be able to sort out all financial issues and return to their usual places?
Hunting time (Sanyangui sigan)
- Genre: Action, Crime, Science Fiction
- Rating: IMDb - 6.1
- The picture was filmed under the tentative title "Night of the Hunter".
The plot of the picture unfolds in the near future. A financial crisis erupted in Korea, and the country plunged into a dark and gray slum. Jun Suk has just been released from prison, but is already planning a cunning adventure. Together with three friends, he develops a cunning plan to rob a casino. But their operations are thwarted by a mysterious stranger who hunts them down. To survive, June needs to entrust his friends with life. But can you rely on them?
Save the Panda (Miseuteo Ju: sarajin VIP)
- Genre: Comedy, Action, Fantasy
- Rating: IMDb - 5.7
- The original title of the film translates as "Mr. Zoo: The Lost VIP".
In honor of the 25th anniversary of successful diplomatic relations, China is giving South Korea a panda named Minmin. Korean special agent Chu, who does not particularly like animals, but expects to be promoted, volunteers to guard the panda. But as soon as Minmin arrives at the zoo, she is kidnapped and the man accidentally hits his head. Then he is endowed with an amazing ability - to understand the language of animals. Together with a new friend, Ali the Shepherd, Chu begins a special operation to rescue the panda.
Wardrobe (Keullojet)
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Rating: IMDb - 5.6
- Actor Ha Jong-woo starred in the movie "Pursuer".
The protagonist's wife recently passed away. After this tragic incident, the man with his little daughter decided to move to a new house. The move was successful, and after a while the girl made herself a new imaginary friend. A worried father constantly hears strange sounds from his daughter's room, and soon she disappears. The suddenly appeared expert on otherworldly phenomena claims that the girl was taken by the closet in her room.
Train to Busan 2: Peninsula (Bando)
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Action
- The picture's expectation rating is 99%. The worldwide gross of the first part of the film was $ 90,558,607.
Train to Busan 2: Peninsula (2020) - One of the best Korean films on the list; the picture has a high rating of expectations, which is understandable, since the first part of the film turned out to be simply gorgeous. South Korea is seized by a terrible zombie virus. The state was isolated from the rest of the world, and soon the prosperous country fell into severe decline. Four years have passed since the terrible disaster. A group of survivors continues to fight for their lives while hordes of hungry dead roam the peninsula. Former military Chon-sok, together with a special squad, will have to complete a dangerous mission and plunge headlong into an eerie world. Violent and bloody survival games begin!
