The Witch: Part 1 - The Subversion
Director: Park Hoon-jung
Actors: Kim Da-mi, Jo Min-soo, Choi Woo-sik
PlotA young girl escapes from a mysterious laboratory and passes out in a rural area. She is discovered by an elderly couple who decide to adopt her and raise her as their own, naming her Ja-yoon. Ten years later, Ja-yoon is a bright high school student with no recollection of her early childhood. Struggling with financial difficulties at home, Ja-yoon decides to participate in a national singing competition, hoping to win the prize money to help her family.
Shortly after her performance on television, strange people start appearing in Ja-yoon's life, including Dr. Baek and Mr. Choi, who exhibit a menacing interest in her. As these individuals close in, they trigger memories within Ja-yoon that hint at a dark past and hidden abilities. Confronted with growing threats and increasingly violent confrontations, Ja-yoon is forced to uncover the truth about her origins and the experiments at the laboratory.
Writers: Park Hoon-jung
Release Date: 10 Mar 2020
Runtime: 125 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean, English
Home Video Reviews
Slow start but intense action ensures The Witch: Part 1 - The Subversion's Blu-ray is technically solid and highly recommended.
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