Office (2015 South Korean Film)
Office (Korean: 오피스; RR: Opiseu) is a 2015 South Korean thriller film directed by Hong Won-chan. The film explores themes of workplace pressure and psychological tension within a corporate setting.
Plot
The story follows Kim Byeong-gook, a diligent section chief who seemingly kills his entire family before disappearing. Detective Jong-hoon leads the investigation, focusing on Kim's workplace. As he interviews the employees, he finds them uncooperative and evasive. While reviewing security footage, the detective discovers that Kim returned to the office after the murders, yet there is no record of him ever leaving. The mystery creates a climate of fear and paranoia among the remaining staff.
Production
The film was directed by Hong Won-chan, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Choi Yoon-jin. Principal photography commenced on September 20, 2014, and concluded in early December 2014.
Cast
- Ko Ah-sung as Lee Mi-rye
- Park Sung-woong as Detective Jong-hoon
- Bae Sung-woo as Section Chief Kim Byeong-gook
- Kim Eui-sung as Director Kim Sang-gyu
- Ryoo Hyoun-kyoung as Assistant Manager Hong Ji-sun
- Lee Chae-eun as Yeom Ha-young
- Son Soo-hyun as Shin Da-mi
- Park Jeong-min as Lee Won-suk
- Oh Dae-hwan as Jung Jae-il
Release and Festivals
Office held its world premiere at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2015, as part of the Midnight Screenings section. It was subsequently screened at several international events, including the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival, the Fantasia Film Festival, and the Busan International Film Festival. The film was released theatrically in South Korea on September 3, 2015.
