Missing You (2016)
Film · Crime, Thriller
Stream it, ifif you appreciate the uncompromising bleakness of Korean revenge cinema and can tolerate a punishing, clinical tone.
A dark and punishing revenge thriller that leans into the grim nature of its serial killer subject matter. It is a cold, clinical experience for fans of hard-boiled Korean crime cinema who do not mind a lack of levity.
What it is about
A girl who lost her father to a serial killer, a detective and a killer are intertwined in a chaotic relationship and are met with an unprecedented series of events.
Trailer
What Missing You is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
This is a stark and deliberate watch that prioritises a cold atmosphere over explosive action. The pacing is measured, allowing the psychological weight of the trauma to settle before escalating into scenes of calculated violence. It feels clinical and detached, stripping away the usual melodramatic flourishes of the genre in favour of a gritty, uncompromising realism that sustains high tension throughout its runtime.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
Fans of hard-boiled Korean cinema will find the familiar DNA of the revenge thriller here. However, those seeking heroic catharsis or moments of light relief should look elsewhere; this is a thoroughly grim affair. A significant caveat is the film's reliance on a somewhat convoluted structure that might frustrate viewers looking for a more straightforward police procedural.
The right evening for it
It is a film for a quiet, focused night in when you are prepared for a heavy, emotionally draining experience. It demands your full attention to track the overlapping motivations of its central trio.
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How Missing You leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling wrung out and sombre. The film leaves a lingering chill, forcing a contemplation on the hollow nature of retribution and the lasting stains of violence.
Stills
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If you like this, try
The Chaser (2008)
a similarly gritty exploration of a desperate hunt for a serial killer
Montage (2013)
the shared theme of long-delayed justice following the murder of a child
I Saw the Devil (2010)
the same relentless focus on the brutal consequences of a revenge-driven obsession
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Missing You soundtrack
Music by Koo Bon-chun
Questions people ask
- Is Missing You a tense film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tense, with an authentic streak. A dark and punishing revenge thriller that leans into the grim nature of its serial killer subject matter. It is a cold, clinical experience for fans of hard-boiled Korean crime cinema who do not mind a lack of levity.
- How long is Missing You?
- Missing You runs 108 min and was released in 2016.
- Where can I watch Missing You in Australia?
- In Australia it is not included with any subscription service at the moment. JustWatch lists rental and purchase options.
- Who composed the music for Missing You?
- The music for Missing You is by Koo Bon-chun.
- Is Missing You worth watching?
- It depends: if you appreciate the uncompromising bleakness of Korean revenge cinema and can tolerate a punishing, clinical tone. IMDb users rate it 6.6 out of 10 from 1,922 votes and TMDB users 7.1.
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