[FILM REVIEW] Bring Me Home (2019)

“Bring Me Home” is a thriller movie about a mother’s relentless search for her missing son.

Actress Lee Young Ae stars as Jung Yeon, a mother whose child has been missing for six years. She and her husband Myeong Guk (Park Hae Jun) have been searching tirelessly for their son throughout the country since he disappeared at a playground. One day, she receives an anonymous tip-off regarding her son’s whereabouts.

The film highlights a mother’s love through Jung Yeon’s determined search to find her son. She never stops looking for him despite the challenges that life throws at her. The film also realistically depicts the struggles the parents of missing children in the form of prank calls, corrupted police and disinterest of the general public. Throughout the film, we witness Jung Yeon’s slow descent into desperation with each hurdle she overcomes.

Lee Young Ae shines in her portrayal of Jung Yeon. She powers through her scenes without being exaggerated and over the top. Jung Yeon constantly shuttles between doing everything in her power to get her son back and preserving her morality. Yoo Jae Myung is equally brilliant in his role as corrupt policeman Sergeant Hong, this film’s antagonist. His character is one that is despicable and easily dislikeable from the get-go.

Movie-goers looking for fact-paced action or feel-good drama will not find it here with “Bring Me Home”. The film delivers instead a tear-jerking experience, particularly if you have children of your own, or love children. It riles up one’s parental instincts and makes you empathise with Jung Yeon, even if she does make questionable choices at times.

“Bring Me Home” is hauntingly emotional and overall depressing but it is a film that will stay in your mind even after the credits roll.

Running Time: 108 minutes
The Seoul Story’s Ratings: 4/5 

“Bring Me Home” is out now in selected Cathay Cineplexes cinemas. Be sure to catch it soon!

Written by: Tricia
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