Forgotten (2017 South Korean Film)

Forgotten (Korean: 기억의 밤; RR: Gieokui Bam) is a 2017 South Korean mystery-thriller film written and directed by Jang Hang-jun. The film, which explores themes of memory, identity, and psychological tension, was released in South Korea on November 29, 2017.

Promotional poster for the film Forgotten.

Plot

The story follows Jin-seok (Kang Ha-neul), a young man suffering from hypersensitivity who moves into a new home with his older brother, Yoo-seok (Kim Moo-yul), and their parents. Jin-seok relies on medication to maintain a semblance of normalcy in his daily life. The family's stability is shattered when Jin-seok witnesses his brother being abducted by a group of men on a rainy night.

After 19 days of unexplained absence, Yoo-seok returns home with no memory of his disappearance. While his family welcomes him back, Jin-seok begins to notice subtle, unsettling changes in his brother's personality and behavior. His suspicions grow as he hears strange noises emanating from a locked room in the house, which was supposedly used to store the belongings of the previous owner.

Actor Kang Ha-neul — Kang Ha-neul portrays the protagonist, Jin-seok.

Production

The film was written and directed by Jang Hang-jun. Principal photography for the project commenced on March 11, 2017, and concluded on June 8, 2017. The film was distributed by Megabox Plus M.

Actor Kim Moo-yul — Kim Moo-yul plays the role of the older brother, Yoo-seok.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

Kang Ha-neul as Jin-seok
Kim Moo-yul as Yoo-seok
Moon Sung-geun as Father
Na Young-hee as Mother

Actor Moon Sung-geun — Moon Sung-geun in the role of the father.

Actress Na Young-hee — Na Young-hee in the role of the mother.