Somebody (film)
2024 film by Kim Yeo-jeong and Lee Jeong-chan
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Somebody (Korean: 침범) is a 2024 South Korean mystery thriller film written and directed by Kim Yeo-jeong and Lee Jeong-chan, based on the Naver webtoon of the same name.[1][2] It stars Kwak Sun-young, Kwon Yu-ri and Lee Seol.[3][4]
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| Hangul | 침범 |
| Lit. | Invasion |
| RR | Chimbeom |
| MR | Ch'imbŏm |
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| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | Somebody by
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kim Dong-hyuk |
| Edited by | Kim Sung-hoon |
| Music by | Lee Tae-hyun |
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| Distributed by | Studio Santa Claus Entertainment |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
The film had its world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 4, 2024.[5][6] It was released in theaters on March 12, 2025.[7]
Plot
Young-eun, a single mother, must care for her 7-year-old daughter So-hyun, who exhibits strange behavior. She struggles desperately to stop So-hyun's dangerous actions, but as a result, Young-eun's ordinary life begins to fall apart and So-hyun spirals further out of control.
20 years later, Min, who has lost all memories of her childhood, works for a crime scene cleanup company. One day, Hae-young, a cheerful-faced intruder, suddenly appears before her. As Hae-young casually wedges herself into the routine life Min has built, she begins to feel a strange sense of unease.[8]
Cast
- Kwak Sun-young as Yeong-eun
- Kwon Yu-ri as Kim Min
- Lee Seol as Hae-yeong
- Gi So-yoo as Kim So-hyun
- Shin Dong-mi as Choi Hyun-kyung
Production
Development
The film was developed under the working title Mist (미스트), and produced by Studio Santa Claus Entertainment.[9]
Casting
In 2023, Kwak Sun-young, Kwon Yu-ri and Lee Seol were reportedly cast to appear.[10]
Filming
Principal photography of the film commenced in November 2023,[11] and filming ended in January 2024.[12]
Release
Somebody premiered at the 29th Busan International Film Festival in Korean Cinema – Panorama section on October 4, 2024.[13] The film was also premiered in 'Spotlight on Korea' category at 45th Hawai'i International Film Festival on 13 October 2024.[14] It was shown in the 'Festival Favorites' section at 4th Red Sea International Film Festival on December 8, 2024.[15][16] It was released theatrically on March 12, 2025, in South Korea.[7]
