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U.F.O. (2012 South Korean Film)

U.F.O. is a South Korean drama film released in 2012, directed and written by Kong Quee-Hyun. The film explores themes of mystery and friendship through the lens of an extraterrestrial encounter.

Promotional poster for the film U.F.O.
Promotional poster for the film U.F.O.

Plot

The story follows Soon-kyu, who claims to have witnessed a UFO. Seeking answers, a group of friends travels to a mountain associated with the sighting. Upon their return, the group asserts they made contact with aliens, though Soon-kyu has no memory of the event due to intoxication. When a friend named Ji-hyun goes missing, Soon-kyu returns to the mountain to uncover the truth behind the encounter and his friend's disappearance.

Scene from the film U.F.O.
Scene from the film U.F.O.

Production and Release

The film has a runtime of 91 minutes. It held its world premiere at the 15th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival on July 16, 2011, before its general theatrical release in South Korea on May 24, 2012.

Cast

  • Lee Joo-Seung as Jung Soon-Kyu
  • Kim Chang-Hwan as Joo Ki-Bbeum
  • Kim Tae-Yoon as Jung Young-Kyu
  • Seo Eun-A as Lee Ji-Hyun
  • Ji Sang-Hyeok as Kim Jin-Woo
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