Four friends gather at a new country mansion for a birthday celebration. Tensions arise when hidden secrets are revealed, but before they have the chance to settle things down, the masked intruders crash their dinner party with an agenda. These friends must set aside their differences for survival. Barbarians deals with masculinity issues, couple’s relationships, mental challenges and hidden secrets. With personal grudges playing huge parts in the film, characters must overcome their conflicts to resolve the unexpected crisis. Director Dorfman chooses to slowly build the suspense, with the ending more than rewarding those who stick around. (Jongsuk Thomas NAM)