
An Affair
1998

Representation Score
Fair
2014
18+Director
Kim Dae-woo
Runtime
132 minutes
Average Rating
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Obsessed is a period drama set in 1969 that explores the tension between institutional duty and personal desire. It challenges traditional gender hierarchies and questions the sanctity of the family unit through its protagonists' forbidden romance. While the film provides a nuanced critique of social and moral conventions, it lacks depth in exploring broader identities. Ultimately, its strength lies in its examination of how personal passion can challenge the authority of state and societal institutions.
Category Breakdown
The film adheres to a strict focus on straight relationships and does not include any queer narratives or characters with diverse gender identities.
The movie challenges mid-century gender roles by giving the female protagonist a significant role in driving the story. She actively pursues her desires rather than being a passive figure.
The cast is predominantly made up of South Koreans, but the inclusion of a Chinese-Korean character adds a layer of ethnic complexity to the social dynamics.
The film questions the rigidity of traditional family structures and military institutions. It emphasizes personal passion and moral relativism over established communal ethics.
The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities that significantly impact the story or character arcs.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A secret, passionate affair happens in the summer of 1969 between Colonel Jin Pyeong, trapped in a loveless marriage with Soo Jin, and Jong Ga Heun, the Chinese-Korean wife of Captain Kyung Woo Jin.

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