The movie “The Trunk” is adapted from the novel of the same name by Kim Ryeo Ryeong, revolving around a special matchmaking service where lonely people are connected through a one-year marriage contract.
The main characters are Han Jeong Won (Gong Yoo) - a lonely music producer after past traumas and Noh In Ji (Seo Hyun Jin) - a mysterious woman with a complicated past.
After its release on November 29, the film received public attention because of its mysterious plot and the strong acting of its cast.
Unique content
Right from the first episode, the movie "The Suitcase" revealed the story of an expensive suitcase, a mysterious case, and the main couple's contract marriage, creating appeal for viewers.
During their journey together, Jeong Won and In Ji's past is gradually revealed.
Jeong Won is a wealthy music producer, but had an unhappy childhood, witnessing his mother being abused by his father. When he grew up, he got married but was lonely in his own marriage.
Meanwhile, In Ji also tries to overcome the pain of her fiance being revealed as bisexual and leaving before the wedding day. In the present, she is being stalked by Eom Tae Seong (Kim Dong Won), and is always facing fear.
The story is not only about Jeong Won and In Ji's healing process and love, but also about the investigation that unravels many layers of truth related to both of them.
The appearance of Lee Seo Yeon (Jung Yun Ha) - Jeong Won's ex-wife, or Yoon Ji Oh (Jo Yi Geon) - Seo Yeon's new husband, Eom Tae Seong... helps the plot of the film become more tense and unpredictable.
Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun Jin's perfect combination
In fact, right before its release, the movie “The Suitcase” was commented as a work with the participation of a “dream” cast. Director Kim Kyu Tae himself shared that he participated because he was curious about the combination of Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun Jin.
On screen, the famous actor-star couple brings many emotions to viewers when portraying characters with deep psychological depth. Not only do they act out romantic scenes well, the fact that Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun Jin are not afraid to perform many hot scenes on screen also surprises viewers.
Still has a downside
In this project, it can be seen that the director paid special attention to details related to art and music, to enhance the emotional depth of the film and the immersion of the viewer.
The way the crew focused on the main props was Jeong Won's house, the suitcase and the elaborate chandelier were the highlights.
However, the film still has its drawbacks when the pace of the film is told slowly, the interwoven timeline is confusing. In some episodes, the film is criticized for abusing unnecessary hot scenes, especially between Seo Yeon and Ji Oh.
