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Downfall

1997 · 105 min

A somber, slow descent into exploitation, felt as a quiet ache of trapped lives and fragile hope.

Directed by
Im Kwon-taek
Genres
Drama, Romance
Overview
A young woman is tricked into prostitution, thinking she is going to sell beverages at a village store. She soon learns about the dark world of Korea's red-light districts, where their pimps and society exploit her.
How it feels
Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Exploration, survival, love, betrayal
Content
Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Im Kwon-taek
Genres
Drama, Romance
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex strong
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance5
    Tension5
    Darkness7
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight8

    Cast

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