Black Light (2021)

Other name: 빛과 철, Bichgwa Cheol, Light and Iron

Description:

"Black Light" explores the profound aftermath of a tragic traffic accident where one driver dies and the other is left in a coma, initially attributed to a centerline violation. After a period, the deceased driver's wife returns, only to discover the comatose victim's wife is employed at the very same factory she now works at. Through an unexpected connection with the victim's daughter, she uncovers unsettling new details about the incident. What was presumed to be a clear-cut case of negligence unravels into a complex entanglement of social issues, including dispatched labor and industrial accidents, interwoven with personal struggles like depression and family turmoil. The film intensely focuses on the evolving relationship between these two women, united by immense misfortune. As the truth slowly emerges, they realize their deep-seated pain originates not from each other, but from a broader, intricate reality. This revelation, while not easing their suffering, clarifies that mutual hatred offers no solution. The poignant final scene powerfully conveys their shared destiny as companions in adversity.

Director: Bae Jong Dae [배종대]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama