Gong Seung Yeon’s first time acting gives Aloners a quiet but moving look at being alone, showing feelings of sadness and separation with careful detail. The movie has an interesting starting point, but it doesn't quite live up to what it could be; the characters don’t feel fully realized, and the way things finish is confusing, which lessens how much it affects you. Even so, watching it makes you think, although a m…

This film blends drama, psychological thriller elements, and supernatural aspects, with roughly equal portions of each. South Korea has demonstrated its ability to craft compelling movies, and this one incorporates cultural nuances—like the prevalence of isolated lives due to work commitments and a distancing from family—that may feel foreign to Western audiences. Director Hong Sung-eun previously directed lesser-kno…