(2012) is a South Korean suspense-thriller that blurs the lines between creative inspiration and dangerous obsession. Directed by Baek Sang-yeol, the film follows a best-selling novelist, Jung-ho, who becomes entangled in a "fatal role play" to fuel his latest work. Plot Summary
The Screen as a Stage: The Phenomenon of Role Play in Korean Cinema
The Synopsis:
The film follows Jung Ji-hyun (played by Kim Jae-wook), a successful architect living a seemingly perfect life with his beautiful wife, Hae-joo (Kim So-eun). On the surface, they are the ideal couple. However, beneath the veneer of luxury lies a void of passion. To spice up their stagnant sex life, they engage in a dangerous hobby: cybersex role play.
Intermission Poll: "Favorite supporting character?" (Results: 62% for the elderly neighbor) Soo-jin shares rice cakes on camera; Min-ho fixes a subtitle timing issue.