is a cinematic masterpiece of tonal shifts. You will laugh at Oh-gong’s modern arrogance (checking his reflection in a sword), gasp at the horror visuals, and cry for Seon-mi’s loneliness. By the end of the 75-minute runtime, you will be desperately searching for Episode 2.
Episode 1 sets the stage by adapting the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West , but with a modern Korean twist.