Method (2017 South Korean Film)
Method (Korean: 메소드; RR: Mesodeu) is a 2017 South Korean drama film written and directed by Pang Eun-jin. The film centers on the psychological and emotional complexities that arise when two actors become deeply immersed in their roles for a stage production.
Plot
The story follows Jae-ha (Park Sung-woong), a seasoned actor, and Young-woo (Oh Seung-hoon), a popular idol star, who are cast as the leads in a two-man stage play titled Unchain. Initially, the two actors struggle to connect, as Young-woo is reluctant to commit to the project. However, as they rehearse and delve into the play's gay-themed narrative, the boundary between their professional performances and their personal lives begins to blur. The situation is further complicated by the presence of Hee-won (Yoon Seung-ah), Jae-ha's girlfriend, who becomes increasingly suspicious of the evolving dynamic between the two men.
Production and Release
The film was produced by Kim Sung-eun with cinematography by Kim Hyung-sik. It held its world premiere on October 13, 2017, at the Busan International Film Festival. The film was subsequently released in South Korean theaters on November 2, 2017, with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was distributed by At9 Film.
Cast
- Park Sung-woong as Jae-ha
- Yoon Seung-ah as Hee-won
- Oh Seung-hoon as Young-woo
- Ryu Tae-ho as Won-ho
- Kim Bum-joon as Young-woo's manager
- Lee Doll-hyung as the musician at the afterparty
- Lee Min-woong as the management director
- Kim Mi-hye as an interview reporter
- Jun Eun-chae as an interview reporter
- Lim Jung-min as a theater audience member
- Son Ji-yoon as a theater audience member
- Ki Do-young as the assistant director
- Kim Yoon-jin as a student
- Moon Ji-won as a high school student