Burning 2018

Overview

The 2018 film Burning follows a deliveryman named Jong-su who encounters Hae-mi, a woman who previously lived in his neighborhood. After their chance meeting, Hae-mi asks Jong-su to care for her cat while she travels to Africa. Upon returning from her trip, Hae-mi introduces Jong-su to an enigmatic young man named Ben, whom she met while abroad. The narrative centers on the evolving dynamic between the three individuals as they spend time together. The tension in the story shifts when Ben eventually shares a revelation with Jong-su regarding his most unusual hobby. This interaction serves as a focal point for the film, complicating the relationship between the deliveryman and the wealthy stranger. The plot explores themes of mystery and uncertainty as Jong-su attempts to understand the nature of Ben and his unsettling confession. The film remains focused on these interpersonal developments and the questions raised by Ben’s behavior throughout the duration of the story.