Decision to Leave (2022)

• Category: Movie
• Director: Park Chan-wook
• Date: 2023-09-09
• Rating: 5/5
• Link: IMDb - Decision to Leave

About

Decision to Leave (2022) (Korean: 헤어질 결심; RR: Heojil gyeolsim) is a South Korean neo-noir romantic mystery film directed by Park Chan-wook. The film follows Detective Hae-joon, a meticulous and insomniac detective, who is called to investigate the suspicious death of a man who fell from a mountain peak. He soon develops an interest in and suspicion of the dead man's mysterious wife, Seo-rae, who shows little emotion over her husband's demise. As Hae-joon delves deeper into the case, he finds himself drawn into a complex web of deceit and desire, falling in love with the enigmatic suspect.

The film is a masterful blend of detective procedural, romantic drama, and psychological thriller, showcasing Park Chan-wook's signature visual flair and intricate storytelling. It received widespread critical acclaim, with Park Chan-wook winning Best Director at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, and was selected as the South Korean entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards.