True Fiction (2018 South Korean Film)

True Fiction (Korean: 살인소설; RR: Salinsoseol) is a 2018 South Korean thriller film written and directed by Kim Jin-Mook. The film explores themes of political corruption and suspense, centered on a mayoral candidate who becomes embroiled in a series of unexpected events.

Promotional poster for True Fiction — Promotional poster for the 2018 film True Fiction.

Plot

The story follows Lee Kyung-Seok (Oh Man-Seok), a politician nominated as a mayoral candidate by the incumbent party. While at the height of his career, Kyung-Seok visits a secluded villa to conceal a secret fund belonging to his father-in-law. During his stay, he encounters a mysterious man named Soon-Tae (Ji Hyun-Woo), leading to a series of incidents that threaten to unravel his carefully constructed life.

Production

The film was directed and written by Kim Jin-Mook. Principal photography commenced on December 7, 2016, and concluded on January 18, 2017. The film was released in South Korea on April 25, 2018, with a runtime of 102 minutes.

Cast

The main cast includes:

Ji Hyun-Woo as Kim Soon-Tae
Oh Man-Seok as Lee Kyung-Seok
Lee Na-Ra as Lee Ji-Young
Kim Hak-Cheol as Yeom Jung-Gil
Jo Eun-Ji as Yeom Ji-Eun

Reception

True Fiction was screened at the 2018 Fantasporto film festival in Portugal, where it appeared in both the Director's Week and Orient Express sections. The film received the Best Film Award and the Best Screenplay Award within the Director's Week category.