Bedevilled (2010 film)
A woman returns to a brutal island where childhood trauma resurfaces.
Bedevilled is a 2010 South Korean horror film that served as the feature directorial debut of Jang Cheol-soo, who had previously worked as an assistant director on Kim Ki-duk films. It stars Seo Young-hee and Ji Sung-won. The film premiered as an official selection of Critics' Week at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival and became a runaway hit in Korea, far exceeding its budget at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Jang Cheol-soo
- Producer
- Park Kyu-young
- Writer
- Choi Kwang-young
- Starring
- Seo Young-hee; Ji Sung-won
- Music
- Kim Tae-seong
- Cinematography
- Kim Gi-tae
- Editing
- Kim Mi-joo
- Distributor
- Sponge ENT
Facts from the source article.
Plot
Hae-won is a cold, competitive bank employee in Seoul who keeps people at arm’s length. After she sees a woman killed in a violent attack, she chooses not to identify the perpetrator, even when he later harasses her. At her office, a janitor accidentally locks her in a restroom; she assumes a coworker played a trick on her and slaps that coworker before learning the truth. Suspended from work, Hae-won takes a friend up on an offer to visit Mudo, a remote, underdeveloped island in the south where she grew up.
There, she is greeted warmly by Bok-nam, a childhood friend whose letters Hae-won has long ignored. Life on Mudo is harsh. Bok-nam is treated like a servant by her violent husband Man-jong, his predatory brother, and the other island women. Bok-nam’s only joy is her daughter Yeon-hee, and she tries to flee with her for a better future. But Man-jong is abusing and grooming Yeon-hee, which enrages Bok-nam. While trying to protect her mother from Man-jong, Yeon-hee is accidentally killed. Weeping, Bok-nam confesses that Yeon-hee might not be Man-jong’s child, as many local men have raped her.
A flashback shows young Hae-won teaching Bok-nam a tune on a recorder when four local boys start harassing them. Hae-won runs away and watches as the boys assault the unconscious Bok-nam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Bedevilled (2010 film)?
The music for Bedevilled was composed by Kim Tae-seong.
Who wrote Bedevilled (2010 film)?
Bedevilled was written by Choi Kwang-young.
How long is Bedevilled (2010 film)?
Bedevilled has a running time of 115 minutes.
Who distributed Bedevilled (2010 film)?
Bedevilled was distributed by Sponge ENT.
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