Fragment (2024)

Other name: 파편 , Fractured , Papyeon

Description:

Fragment opens with a chilling scream cutting through the quiet of a densely packed residential neighborhood, signaling an unseen tragedy. We are soon introduced to a middle school boy and his younger elementary school sister, left to fend for themselves in a messy home, their parents having become victims. Simultaneously, in another part of the village, a high school boy endures a solitary existence in a desolate house, his parent having committed the heinous act.

"Fragment" unflinchingly explores the lives of these children, now orphans burdened by an unthinkable legacy. The film breathlessly alternates between their worlds, highlighting the brutal and contradictory existence thrust upon them. Both sides evoke profound pity and sorrow, drawing viewers into a torrent of emotions as they witness their struggles. Enduring unbearable misfortune and lonely nights, these seemingly incompatible vulnerable souls experience a kind of miracle, offering a glimmer of hope amidst their despair.

Duration: 1 hr. 45 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Airs On: Oct 25, 2024

Country: Korean

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2024

Genre:Drama