"Kim Seok-go showed a lot of promise as a brilliant mathematician when he was in school, resolutely focused on his studies rather than on friends throughout his childhood. Now in his 30s, he's an ordinary high school math teacher, a far cry from the promising future of his youth. Seok-go is solemn and introverted, and his morning exchanges with Baek Hwa-sun, the cafe employee he buys lunch from, is the brightest part of his day. When Hwa-sun's ex-husband mercilessly beats Hwad-sun and her niece, Hwa-sun kills him. Seok-go overhears the fight from his house next door and decides to cover up the killing and protect her from the police. He uses his genius in meticulously planning the perfect alibi for her, and thanks to his efforts, Hwa-sun is cleared in the case. However, the detective in charge, Jo Min-beom, believes that Hwa-sun is guilty and follows his intuition despite the lack of evidence. Min-beom also happens to have gone to the same high school as Seok-go, and when he finds out that his old school friend lives next door to the prime suspect, he starts digging deeper into Seok-go's life"
A nice thriller that has been added to my favorite Korean movie lists. I have never been a fan of Ryoo Seung-bum but in this film he truly showed himself as an excellent actor. Even Lee Yo-won proved that she could show off that she is an actress and doesn't always play the same kind of character. The story was truly interesting and kept me guessing the whole time. I enjoyed the thrill of the movie and I could relate to Kim Seok-go (Ryoo Seung-bum) loneliness. In that regard Ryoo Seung-bum did an excellent job. I suggest this film to those that like dramatic mysteries.
3/5
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