Three generations gather around a dining table. The parents exchange dialogue that sounds like advertising phrases, while the grandparents, burdened yet undeniably happy, radiate joy. The young protagonist, who is seemingly ordinary on the surface, feels left out. Even she grew up enough to prepare nursing exam, strange vibes still emanate from the room at the end of the corridor on second floor, where she had nightmares. However, upon her return, she witnesses her grandparents exhibiting eerie behavior, and hometown folks who seem to be hiding something. She decides to uncover the truth behind this pandemonium.
Is home truly just a place filled with longing? The horror of the film lies in the rural village, where everything seems stagnant like a jar of homemade soy bean paste, in a country where at least one out of three people lives in the metropolitan area. It also depicts the protagonist’s reality of still having to listen to remarks like, “You should marry a doctor when you’re still pretty.” Furthermore, the weight of the phrase “for someone else”, which endlessly weighs her down. This social horror film, produced by the maestro Shimizu Takashi, shines with the outstanding performances of Furukawa Kotone, who showcased her presence in Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy. (HONG Sanghyun)