The Villagers

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Sarfaraz A This South Korean criminal thriller is also known as Neighborhood, and The Villagers. Lim Jin-sun is the film's director. Starring Ma Dong-seok and Kim Sae-ron (who died earlier in February 2025, in her final film). The film is about Gi-cheol (Ma Dong-seok), an ex-boxing champion who gets fired after an argument with colleagues and is now working in a remote small town as a dean collecting late fees at a girls' school. Upon approaching the town, he discovers posters about a missing schoolgirl. Gi-cheol encounters a young schoolgirl Kang (Kim Sae-ron), who has been distributing leaflets about the same missing girl, who was her friend. Gi-cheol gradually realizes that something is wrong when he attempts to inquire about the missing girl's report, which has yet to be reported or authorized. Gi-cheol and Kang form a partnership to investigate the crime on their own, and they face the wrath of those who attempt to conceal the truth. The film has a solid story and has some of the dark criminal elements. Ma Dong-seok and Kim Sae-ron give good performances. The mystery is likewise well-kept, and there is no gun violence aside from hand-to-hand fight. Kim Sae-ron seemed like a talented young actor, and it's unfortunate that she died so young. The media's pressure and a crazed public that despises people they cannot be by constantly targeting them undoubtedly contributed to her death. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/10/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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