‘Beasts Clawing at Straws’: Film Review

acknowledges a certain “Fargo” influence, but there’s also a hint of “What’s Up, Doc?”, albeit far bloodier, as a Louis Vuitton bag stuffed with cash becomes the catalyst for a cascading chain of events that Kim daringly builds non-chronologically, using chapter divisions.

Customs agent Tae-young is already late repaying loanshark Mr. Park , and if he doesn’t come up with the goods real soon, he’s likely to lose some limbs courtesy of Park’s silent hitman . In another part of town, Mi-ran is the sole classy prostitute in a “hostess” bar run by ultra-cool madam Yeon-hee . Mi-ran’s relatively new to the game, but after getting scammed, she needs to earn money and get away from her abusive husband.

The opening sequence when Kim Tae-sung’s fluid camera follows the Louis Vuitton bag features a 1970s caper tongue-in-cheekiness that’s largely replaced by a standard modern thriller look full of darkened streets and moody interiors. While attractive, the widescreen visuals lack a sense of individuality. Luckily the actors have enough verve to carry it through to the enjoyably open-ended finale.Reviewed at Rotterdam Film Festival, Jan. 25, 2020. Running time: 108 MIN.

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