Seobok
Director: Lee Yong-ju
Actors: Park Bo-gum, Gong Yoo, Jang Young-nam
PlotIn a world where scientists are on the brink of perfecting human cloning, a former intelligent agent, plagued by past trauma and a terminal illness, is given an assignment crucial for his nation's security. He is tasked with safely transporting the world's first human clone, a young man who possesses the secrets of eternal life due to his unique genetic makeup. This clone holds the potential to revolutionize not only medicine but also the very concept of mortality. However, this mission is anything but simple. Multiple powerful entities are vying to capture or control the clone, seeing him as both an asset and a threat. Amidst these dangers, the agent forms a reluctant partnership with the clone, learning about each other's vulnerabilities and strengths. Their journey becomes one of survival, as they navigate through the clutches of those who will stop at nothing to harness the clone's extraordinary abilities.
As their desperate flight unfolds, the agent and the clone are forced to confront profound questions about humanity, the ethics of scientific advancements, and what it truly means to live. They grapple with their different desires—one to extend life defiantly against the natural order and the other to understand life away from laboratories and experimentation. Under relentless pressure from numerous adversaries, they must decide who is truly worthy of wielding such powerful knowledge. Their growing bond challenges their views, compelling them to cooperate despite their diverse origins and destinies. As tensions mount and unforeseen dangers complicate their quest, they are thrust into a relentless race against time where every decision could mean life or death, leading them towards an uncertain future.
Writers: Lee Yong-ju
Release Date: 15 Apr 2021
Runtime: 114 min
Rating: TV-MA
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean, English
Home Video Reviews
Seobok blends classic sci-fi action with philosophical themes, delivering a visually and sonically impressive Hollywood Blu-ray experience, yet lacking depth in its screenplay.
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