Gwoemul

"HER BIRTH WAS AN ACCIDENT, AND SO WAS HER DEATH."

Mar 30 2007 R 2h 0m
Action, Drama, Horror

A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her.

Plot

An American military base of Yongson releases toxic chemicals in the drain to the Han River under the direct order of an arrogant coroner. Six years later, a mutant squid monster leaves the water and attacks people on the side of the river.

Written by

Bong Joon Ho, Won-jun Ha, Chul-hyun Baek

Directed by

Bong Joon Ho

Production Countries

South Korea

Production Companies

Boston Investments, CJ Venture Investment, Cowell Investment Capital Co., IMM Venture Capital, Knowledge & Creation Ventures, M-Venture Investment, OCN, Seoul Broadcasting System, Tube Pictures, Showbox, Cineclick Asia, Happinet Pictures, Chungeorahm Film, Sego Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

29 wins & 36 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
137,267
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
85
Popularity
NA