The Influence (2010 South Korean Film)

The Influence (Korean: 인플루언스; RR: Inpulrueonseu) is a 2010 South Korean web film directed by Lee Jae-Kyu and written by Hong Jin-Ah. Released in March 2010, the production was distributed as an online series consisting of three episodes with a total runtime of 60 minutes. The narrative spans a century, covering events from 1907 to 2010.

Plot

The story centers on a woman named J (Han Chae-Young), who is confined within a massive water tank. She invites a television anchor, Kim Woo-Gyung (Jeon No-Min), and an auctioneer, Choi Dong-Hoon (Kim Tae-Woo), to participate in a series of choices. As the narrative unfolds, the connection between W (Lee Byung-Hun) and J is revealed, bridging a century-long temporal divide.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

• Lee Byung-Hun as W
• Han Chae-Young as J
• Cho Jae-Hyun as King Gojong
• Jeon No-Min as Kim Woo-Gyung
• Lee Je-Hoon as King Soonjong
• Park Byung-Eun as the "odd-eye" character
• Kim Tae-Woo as Choi Dong-Hoon