Moebius
Seen it?2013 | 89 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A wife, overwhelmed with hatred for her husband, inflicts an unspeakable wound on their son, as the family heads towards horrific destruction.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 62K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Ki-duk
- Cho Jae-hyunFather
- Lee Na-raMother / Convenience Store Woman
- Seo Young-jooSon
- Kim Jae-hongThug Leader
- Kim Min-seokThug 1
- Yoo Jae-hyukThug 2
- Jang WoongThug 3
- Jang Woo-jinFriend 1
- Choi Je-hyungFriend 2
- Yoo Dong-hunFriend 3