Program Note
Thirteen years ago, Do Woon's mother suddenly disappeared without a trace. Raised by a priest in the aftermath of that trauma, Do Woon grows up bearing the wound of loss and eventually becomes a priest himself. Now, he listens to the confessions of others—but within him remains the unresolved mystery and absence of his mother. One day, a stranger enters the confessional and calmly says, “We killed your mother.” That chilling confession sets everything in motion. As rage and a thirst for vengeance—emotions forbidden to a man of the cloth—begin to stir within him, Do Woon crosses the line he was never meant to approach, pursuing the truth behind his mother’s disappearance. Detective Joo Young joins him in the investigation, navigating a precarious path between reality and superstition, reason and belief. As the truth slowly unravels through the symbolic mechanism of confession, the story masterfully weaves together elements of shamanism, religion, and crime, heightening the tension of this occult thriller. As the film progresses, a monumental secret comes to light, drawing the audience into a whirlwind of confusion and raw emotion. The final revelation—known only to 'God'—will demand that viewers brace themselves for a powerful twist they never saw coming. (Kani KIM)