Missing Person (2009 Film)

Missing Person (Korean: 사람을 찾습니다; RR: Sarameul Chatseupnida) is a 2009 South Korean drama film written and directed by Lee Seo. The film, which has a runtime of 95 minutes, was released in South Korea on December 17, 2009.

Promotional poster for the film Missing Person

Plot

The narrative centers on Won-Young (played by Choi Moo-Sung), a wealthy real estate agent who exerts control over those around him through his financial status. He maintains an abusive relationship with Gyu-Nam (Kim Kyu-Nam), a man marginalized by society whom Won-Young frequently subjects to physical violence. Despite the abuse, Gyu-Nam remains submissive, viewing Won-Young as his only connection to the world. As the story progresses, the community experiences a series of mysterious disappearances, beginning with local dogs and eventually extending to people, raising questions about the involvement of the two protagonists.

Scene from the film Missing Person — A scene from the film Missing Person

Cast

Choi Moo-Sung as Won-Young
Kim Kyu-Nam as Gyu-Nam
Kim Ki-Yeon as In-Ae
Baek Jin-Hee as Da-Ye
Keum Dong-Hyun as owner of rice shop
Lee Eun-Mi as Bo-Seon
Jang Nam-Yeol as Il-Kwon
Ahn Soo-Ho as Sun-Woo
Jeon Young-Woon as elderly man Hwang

Production

The film was directed and written by Lee Seo, who also served as a producer alongside Son Seon-Ok. The cinematography was handled by Lee Du-Hun.