The Host

괴물
The Host
Genres: Horror, Drama, Science Fiction
Rating: 7
Year:2006
Country:KR
Budget: 11 000 000 $
Runtime: 2h 0min
Cast: Bae Doona, Jung Seo-yoon

Description:

In the bustling city of Seoul, a tragic environmental disaster unfolds as a colossal mutated squid-like creature emerges from the Han River, its existence fueled by the toxic waste carelessly dumped into it. Among the victims caught in this calamity is a teenage girl who finds herself ensnared by the monstrous being's tentacles.Faced with an unimaginable nightmare, her desperate family sets forth on a frantic and dangerous search to locate her amidst the chaos. Their journey becomes a testament to love, courage, and resilience as they navigate through the city's gritty underbelly in pursuit of their lost loved one.Amidst the backdrop of environmental disregard, this gripping narrative delves into themes of family bonds, survival, and the consequences of human exploitation against nature. As the family struggles to reunite with their child, they also uncover a deeper truth about the devastating impact of pollution on their city's ecosystem.

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