Top 5 Breathtaking K-Movies to Watch That Keeps You Cliff-hanging
If you are a cinephile, you have come to the right place to seek the top-notch K-Movies that keep you glued to the screen. With dramas stealing the spotlight with the young and the old, the films are setting their way with the most unique storylines. As the Hallyu wave is stirring the hearts of millions, why wait until we can get the show on the road in store for everyone? Here are top 5 breathtaking K-Movies:
High Society
Are you tired of watching romance and classic movies? Here’s a power politics thriller ‘High Society’ to add to your top-notch watch list. Tae-jun, a politically zealous economic professor and his wife, Su-yeon, the curator of a chaebol-funded art gallery, are a middle-class couple, with the undying passion to climb the social ladder to join the über-elite. With the opportunity to make their dreams come true, the couple struggles in the tight spot with the play of the dirty dark shadows.
The movie is driven by beauty, wealth, ambition and glamour. The plot is old-fashioned with explicit scenes and, to give a heads up, it has a rushed climax. Immerse yourself in the world of ‘High Society’ along to discover the dirty dark shadows.
Little Forest
Wanna take a break from your hurried-burry life? Delve into the serenity of the countryside watching the block office hit ‘Little Forest‘. With the tranquillity and simplicity of the countryside, the movie is a treat for one’s eyes while celebrating the colourful seasons and food fresh from the farm. The movie is about the inner journey of a girl’s life, which is a decision rather than an escape from her urban life.
The movie deals with her mother’s mysterious disappearance and the beautiful mending of their bond through the remake of the food. Reconnecting with her childhood friends, she finds joy in the little things in life. The movie emphasizes the close relationship and beauty of living in close harmony with nature. Watch the mesmerising actress, Kim Tae-ri in this movie.
The movie is streaming on TubiTV for free with ads and also on Netflix, Hotstar, Voot and JioCinema.
Peninsula
Are you a die-hard fan of zombie movies? You are in the right place to know about one. Getting excited? Here’s ‘Peninsula’, the post-apocalyptic action-horror movie. It is a heist film and a standalone sequel to the 2016 film ‘Train to Busan’. It narrates the suspense-filled plot of 4 Koreans trying to infiltrate the perilous and infected area of zombies to steal 20 million US dollars hidden in a mysterious truck.
The movie hypes your tension with exciting non-stop action sequences. The blockbuster action film does not allow you to take your eyes off the screen. Truth be told if you are a fan of ‘Train To Busan‘, it may not reach your high expectations, but it is definitely worth a watch and keeps you on the edge of your seats.
The Beauty Inside
One of the best K-Movie masterpieces with a bit of magic and profound meaning. Yes, you heard it right, ‘The Beauty Inside‘. The movie is funny with surprise elements and an amazing cast that makes you fall in love. You will explore a South Korean, whose face changes every day when he wakes up irrespective of age, gender and nationality.
With the unexpected moments happening in his life, he finds someone who sees the beauty inside. With twisting plots and induced elements of suspense, the movie is a tear-jerker, a love story that keeps you hooked from within.
The movie is freely available on Viki and on Netflix.
Okja
How about a movie based on friendship? Time for some adventure and fun with the beautiful friendship between a young girl and a genetically modified special little creature, Okja. The transformative and eye-opening movie depicts the horrifying reality of animal cruelty, animal activism, corporate greed and food production. The young girl sets on a rescue mission to save Okja from the mistreatment at the hands of the meat industry. The movie touches every nerve with a myriad of emotions.
The movie was directed by Bong Jeon-ho, one of the best contemporary filmmakers working with Whit Denis Villeneuve and Christopher Nolan. Be careful! If you are an animal lover, you may cry your eyeballs out. Watch on Netflix!
