Genre: Action/Mystery

Runtime: 2hr 5min

Language: Korean

IMDb: 7.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 89%

Metacritic: 84%

Wikipedia: Link

Director: Park Hoon-jung

Cast

Kim Da-mi, Choi Woo-shik, Jo Min-su, Park Hee-soon, Go Min-si, Jung Da-eun, Kim Byeong-Ok, Oh Mi Hee

Plot

Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion is a South Korean action-thriller directed by Park Hoon-jung. The film follows the story of Ja-yoon, a young girl with no memory of her past, who possesses extraordinary superhuman abilities. She was subjected to secret experiments by a shadowy organization during her childhood and managed to escape.

Living a quiet life in a rural town, Ja-yoon’s past catches up with her when a video of her powers goes viral, attracting the attention of the organization. She is soon plunged into a world of espionage, intrigue, and violence as she confronts her true identity and the forces that seek to control her.

As Ja-yoon unleashes her formidable powers, she must navigate a complex web of conspiracies and face off against her formidable adversaries.

Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion is a high-intensity thriller that combines action with a compelling narrative, raising questions about identity, power, and the consequences of manipulation. The film sets the stage for further exploration in its planned sequel.