Dr. Cheon And The Lost Talisman
South Korea Focus
A fake shaman makes a fortune exorcising non-existent demons… until he encounters the real thing
Dr Cheun is the heir to a shamanic family legacy and makes a fortune carrying out fake online exorcisms, yet he doesn’t actually believe in the existence of ghosts. Instead, he uses common sense, insight and a splash of snake oil to rid his clients of their problems. But he gets more than he bargained for when his latest case reveals a series of inexplicable events that has him questioning his long-held beliefs.
Combining fantasy and reality, shamans and social media stars, supernatural thrills and hilarious hijinks, Kim Seong-sik, who has worked as an assistant director on Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite and Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave, crafts an exhilaratingly entertaining debut.
“A SUPERNATURALLY THEMED THRILLER WHICH ALSO DELIVERS A
HEALTHY SUPPLY OF LAUGHS, THIS IS A WILD RIDE FROM START TO FINISH”
– Eye For Film
Tivoli Cheltenham
(Operated by Everyman Cinemas)
98 mins
Country: South Korea
Language: South Korean
(English Subs)
Year: 2023
Genre: Crime/ Fantasy/ Horror/ Mystery
Recommended: 15+
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Director: Kim Seong-sik
Cast: Gang Dong-won, Joon-ho Huh, Esom, Lee Dong-hwi
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