The streaming platform has a new installment from the Asian country to enjoy this weekend.
The Korean film industry surprises again with a bold proposal that combines black comedy and political thriller. “Good news” transform a air hijacking in a scathing satire on the bureaucratic incompetence and geopolitical tensions. The film, available on Netflix, moves away from conventional drama to offer a witty critique of how institutions react to extreme crises.
The plot takes place in the 70s and uses absurd humor to reflect contemporary problems. The hijacking of a plane becomes a microcosm of international politicswhere personal agendas and national interests collide, hindering the resolution of the conflict. The narrative mixes disaster thriller with a satire that exposes the institutional disorganization and the selfishness of the authorities.
The director Byun Sung-hyunknown for films such as “The Merciless” (2017) and “Kingmaker” (2022), leads this project with an approach that mixes visual stylization and social criticism.
What “Good News” is about
“Good news” tells the story of a hijacked japanese plane by members of the Red Army Factionwho demand to be taken to PyongyangNorth Korea. However, the unviability of the plan unleashes an international crisis that involves South Korea, Japan and the United States. To resolve the situation, a secret operation led by three key characters: “Nobody”, Seo Go-myung and Park Sang-hyeon
The film criticizes how disorganized tactics of the authorities generate chaos that puts the hostages at risk. The conflict is not only limited to the kidnappers, but also arises between the international agencieswhose contradictory decisions aggravate the crisis. The concept of “hijack the plane from the ground” works as a metaphor for bureaucratic controlwhere institutions, in their attempt to solve the problem, end up acting as an additional threat to passengers.
The story is inspired by a real fact: he hijacking of Japan Airlines Flight 351 in 1970where nine members of the Red Army Faction They took a plane with 129 people on board. Although the incident ended without fatalities, the kidnappers were trapped in North Koreawhere his exile became a prison in disguise. This historical background adds a layer of tragedy and complexity to the satire of the film.
Trailer for “Good News”
Distribution of “Good News”
- Sul Kyung-gu like “Nobody”
- Hong Kyung as Seo Go-myung
- Ryoo Seung-bum as Park Sang-hyeon
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