Montage (2013 Film)
Montage (Korean: 몽타주; RR: Mongtajoo) is a 2013 South Korean suspense-thriller film written and directed by Jung Geun-sub. The narrative centers on a complex kidnapping mystery that spans fifteen years, exploring the psychological toll on the victims and the investigators tasked with solving the case.
Plot
The story begins with the abduction of Ha-kyung's (Uhm Jung-hwa) daughter, which remains unsolved for nearly 15 years. Detective Chung-ho (Kim Sang-kyung) leads the investigation but fails to secure a breakthrough, and the child is eventually found dead. As the statute of limitations for the murder case approaches, Chung-ho discovers a white flower at the crime scene—a detail known only to the perpetrator, the police, and the mother.
The tension escalates when a new kidnapping occurs, involving the granddaughter of Han-chul (Song Young-chang). Police investigators identify striking similarities between this new abduction and the cold case from 15 years prior, drawing Chung-ho back into the hunt for the killer while Ha-kyung pursues her own search for justice.
Production and Release
Montage was directed and written by Jung Geun-sub and produced by Ahn Young-jin. The film was distributed by Next Entertainment World and premiered in South Korea on May 16, 2013. The production features a runtime of 120 minutes.
Cast
- Uhm Jung-hwa as Ha-kyung
- Kim Sang-kyung as Detective Chung-ho
- Song Young-chang as Han-chul
- Jo Hee-bong as Detective Kang
- Yoo Seung-mok as Chief Detective Kwak
- Lee Joon-hyuk as Chief Detective Shin
- Park Chul-min as Section Chief Koo
Reception
The film received critical attention for its performances, particularly that of Uhm Jung-hwa. At the 50th Daejong Film Awards held on November 1, 2013, Uhm Jung-hwa was awarded Best Actress for her role in the film.
