Memories of Murder (2003)

Highly Recommended

South Korea

Feature Film

Original Title: 살인의 추억

Director: Bong Joon-ho

Writers: Bong Joon-ho, Kim Kwang-rim, Shim Sung Bo

Cinematographer: Kim Hyung-ku

Composer: Iwashiro Tarō

Cast: Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roe-ha, Song Jae-ho, Byeon Hie-bong, Ko Seo-hie, Park No-shik, Park Hae-il, Choi Jong-ryol

Based on an actual serial killer case from the late ‘80s, Bong’s brilliantly written, convincingly acted, and stylishly shot film details the police investigation of said case, expertly mixing culture clash comedy with affecting character study and biting social commentary as it does so – the score, however, is occasionally somewhat distracting. Iain.Stott