Somebody () is a 2024 South Korean mystery thriller film written and directed by Kim Yeo-jeong and Lee Jeong-chan, based on the Naver webtoon of the same name. It stars Kwak Sun-young, Kwon Yu-ri and Lee Seol.
The film had its world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 4, 2024. It was released in theaters on March 12, 2025.
Plot Young-eun, a single mother, must care for her 7-year-old daughter So-hyun, who exhibits strange behavior. She struggles desperately to stop So-hyun's dangerous actions, but as a result, Young-eun's ordinary life begins to fall apart and So-hyun spirals further out of control.
20 years later, Min, who has lost all memories of her childhood, works for a crime scene cleanup company. One day, Hae-young, a cheerful-faced intruder, suddenly appears before her. As Hae-young casually wedges herself into the routine life Min has built, she begins to feel a strange sense of unease.
Cast Kwak Sun-young as Yeong-eun Kwon Yu-ri as Kim Min Lee Seol as Hae-yeong Gi So-yoo as Kim So-hyun Shin Dong-mi as Choi Hyun-kyung
Production Development The film was developed under the working title Mist (), and produced by Studio Santa Claus Entertainment.
Casting In 2023, Kwak Sun-young, Kwon Yu-ri and Lee Seol were reportedly cast to appear.
Filming Principal photography of the film commenced in November 2023, and filming ended in January 2024.
Release Somebody premiered at the 29th Busan International Film Festival in Korean Cinema – Panorama section on October 4, 2024. The film was also premiered in 'Spotlight on Korea' category at 45th Hawai'i International Film Festival on 13 October 2024. It was shown in the 'Festival Favorites' section at 4th Red Sea International Film Festival on December 8, 2024. It was released theatrically on March 12, 2025, in South Korea.
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