The Butterfly / Nabi (Korean) 2001

July 17, 2008 · Posted in Drama, Korean Movies, Movies, Sci-Fi

Aka: The Butterfly
Year: 2001
Directed: Seung-wook Moon
Genre.: Sci Fi/Drama
Runtime: 1hr51min
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean
Subtitles: English
Cast: Kim Ho-jung, Jang Hyeong-seong, Kang Hye-jeon
Imdb: Nabi

Synopsis / Plot

It’s exciting to see a small picture elbow its way into the spotlight every so often. Despite its minimal budget and lack of established stars, Nabi has captured notice with invitations to several high-profile festivals and a pair of best actress awards. It certainly deserves the attention; this beautiful and strange film offers its viewers a memorable experience.

Nabi is set in the not-too distant future, in a Korea which looks only vaguely familiar. Acid rain and lead poisoning have created new dangers for the population, while the outbreak of a mysterious virus has perversely resulted in a new tourist industry. This so-called Oblivion Virus causes no physical harm, but it erases the memory of its victims. Henceforth a wave of ‘tourists’ begins to flow into the country; people suffering from awful memories, hoping to start their lives over. -[Read More]